For botanical supplements, sound science beats celebrity endorsements
Botanical supplements come and go in public consciousness, receiving a spike of attention after a celebrity endorsement, and then fading away for one reason or another.
Archives for June 21, 2017
New oil combining algal DHA and organic selenium introduced by Metabolium
Metabolium set sights on human and animal nutrition market with novel DHA-selenium oil from algal source.
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Omega-3 and arthritis: Study finds link between fish consumption and joint disorder
Regular consumption of omega-3 rich fish could reduce symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, new data suggests.
China’s medical nutrition mistakes: ‘You can’t starve a tumour to death’
Medical nutrition is not taken seriously enough in China, with a lack of patient, regulatory, and in some cases, physician knowledge contributing to the poor nutrient intake among cancer patients.
Eat plants to stay slim, say Spanish researchers
People with diets that favour plants over meat can cut their risk of developing obesity by almost half, according to research being conducted in Spain.
Curcumin-piperine combo may support heart health for diabetics: Study
A combination supplement containing curcuminoids plus piperine from black pepper may support heart health for diabetics by improving the levels and functionality of cholesterol, says a new study.
Should occupation be considered in vitamin D supplementation guidelines?
Guidelines on screening for vitamin D deficiency and supplementation strategies should consider the how different jobs and shift patterns affect status, according to new research that finds job type may be a major factor in vitamin D deficiency.
Research sheds light on nature of ancient microbiome
Is there a goal to shoot for when trying to alter consumers’ microbiomes? Researcher Jeff Leach is trying to answer that question with work he is doing among hunter gather groups in Africa.