Supplementation

Golden Root extract supplementation might improve sporting, exercise performance – systematic review

18-May-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

Supplementation with Rhodiola rosea (RR), also known as the Golden Root, might improve sport and exercise performance in active individuals, according to a new review.

Industry wants focus on supplements as it marks 20 years of Directive

15-Mar-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

Food Supplements Europe (FSE) is calling for a fresh focus on supplementation as it celebrates the twentieth year of the Food Supplements Directive

Battling iron deficiency: Researchers underline ‘convenient and cost-effective’ benefits of supplementation beyond anaemia

01-Dec-2021 By Gary Scattergood

Researchers in Australia have underlined the benefits of iron supplementation beyond anaemia, stressing that inadequate levels can also lead to feeling tired, weak and irritable, along with restless legs syndrome and fibromyalgia.

‘Remarkable’: Zinc plus curcumin may offer significant glycemic benefits

12-May-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Combined supplementation with zinc and curcumin may significantly improve measures blood sugar levels, insulin measures, and BMI in overweight or obese pre-diabetic people, says a new study from Iran.

First-of-a-kind study finds ratio of EPA to DHA in omega-3 supplements affect heart disease risk factors differently – Meta-analysis

26-Jan-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

Omega-3 fatty acids such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are commonly associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), but new research highlights how the ratio of EPA to DHA matter in influencing different...

Calanus Oil may improve body composition in healthy untrained adults: RCT

31-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Calanus Oil supplementation may promote fat loss when combined with resistance and aerobic training more than training alone, says a new study from Germany.

Polish authorities to streamline food supplement red tape with new notification system

30-Jan-2020 By Will Chu

Poland’s Chief Sanitary Inspectorate is to launch a notification system to ‘improve supervision’ of businesses to meet notification requirements of dietary supplements and infant formulas.

Study: Gut-brain axis appetite suppressant may help burn fat

08-Jan-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Moderate-intensity exercise combined with an appetite suppressing supplement that plays on the gut-brain axis could boost the rate at which fat is burned in the human body, new research suggests.

Pre-term supplementation does not raise developmental risks, review finds

06-Dec-2019 By Will Chu

Nutrient supplementation in small babies does not raise the risk of developmental and metabolic conditions in later life, a review concludes.

UFC and USADA revamp anti-doping policy to better recognize the value of third-party supplement certification

02-Dec-2019 By Danielle Masterson

The UFC Anti-Doping Policy now includes a definition of certified supplements to help athletes steer clear of contaminated substances and recognize the value of third-party supplement certification.

Probiotic combination shows immune health benefits for children in day care

27-Nov-2019 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of two Lactobacillus strains may reduce the severity of runny nose, and may reduce absences from day care, says a new study from Swedish probiotic player Probi.