Ready, set, click: How social media is shaping sports nutrition
Get ready for an expert panel at SANS where we take a deep dive into the power of social media and strategies brands can use to engage with specific consumer segments.
Archives for December 11, 2024
NutraWomen Wednesday: Chioma Ikonte, PhD, Chief Science Officer, Lief Labs
With over two decades of expertise, Dr. Chioma Ikonte brings a unique perspective to dietary supplements as she steers the scientific research ship at Lief Labs.
The challenges with gut microbiome clinical trials
Experts emphasize the need for robust methodologies, precise research questions and tailored communication strategies to bridge the gap between science and consumer understanding.
CRN: Goldilocks and the regulatory bear: Avoiding the too-hot, too-cold pitfalls of supplement rules
In this guest article, CRN’s Steve Mister reviews the year’s big issues and CRN’s initiatives and actions on multiple fronts.
Coffee drinkers have distinct gut microbiomes
Researchers have discovered a metabolic link between coffee and a specific bacterium in the gut that may help to explain the health benefits associated with one of the world’s most popular beverages.
RCT supports anti-allergy benefits of yeast-derived beta-glucan
Daily supplementation with yeast-derived beta-glucan may reduce markers of inflammation, reduce fatigue and headaches, and improve concentration and mood in people with pollen-allergy, says a new study.
More than 50% of world’s population is folate inadequate: New analysis
Over half the world’s population does not consume enough folate, and inadequacy is more prevalent in women than in men, says a new study that “emphasizes the pressing need for countries to mandate fortification.”
International Probiotics Association: A legacy of excellence and a bold strategic evolution
In this guest article, IPA’s George Parskevakos reviews an eventful and transformative 2024 for the organization...
Low-fat, high-carb diets, food insecurity linked to obesity – Korea study
A new study has found a close association between low-fat, high-carbohydrate diets, food insecurity, and metabolically unhealthy obesity (MUO) among the South Korean population.
Resistant starch consumption may improve gut health, constipation management: Thai RCT
Regular consumption of a specific type of resistant starch may improve gut health, bowel function and constipation symptoms in adults, according to researchers in Thailand.
Opportunities abound for GLP-1 side effects-reducing nutra products – Nutiani
Brands should tap into myriad innovation opportunities for nutrition products that mitigate the side effects of GLP-1 drugs amid the category boom, says Nutiani.