
Archives for November 5, 2024


What’s Up with Pumps: Networking one pump at a time
How a spontaneous gym session in San Diego transformed into a powerful, nationwide movement that's revolutionizing how the nutraceuticals industry networks.

Higher Vitamin C intake linked to lower sleep disorder risk: Study
A new study using UK Biobank data shows that higher vitamin C intake is associated with a reduced risk of sleep disorders such as sleep apnea.

Omega-3 and omega-6 linked to lower risks of site-specific cancers
Higher plasma levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may reduce the risk of overall cancer by 1% and 2%, respectively, says a new analysis of data from the UK Biobank.

‘Pharma drugs’ detected: Nearly 20 supplements from US, Japan, NZ banned by Korean regulator
South Korea’s food and drug regulator has banned almost 20 supplements that claim to support memory and concentration from the US, Japan and New Zealand as they contain ingredients regulated as pharmaceutical drugs in the country, say officials.

Vitamin D an “effective adjunctive” for blood glucose control in diabetic patients, says meta-analysis
Vitamin D is an “effective adjunctive” for blood glucose management in people suffering from type II diabetes, says a new meta-analysis that looks at the results of 39 randomised controlled trials.

The next caffeine? A̅repa drills down into cognitive benefits of novel molecule found in blackcurrants
A̅repa is conducting further research on how a novel molecule discovered from New Zealand blackcurrants, which it has also patented, could benefit mood and cognition in healthy populations.

Strategic shift: Direct-to-consumer sales yields higher profits than B2B, says Indonesian ingredients firm Nekaboga
Leveraging consumer trends and having better control of pricing mean better opportunities and profit margins in the D2C than B2B space, says Indonesian spice supplier Nekaboga.