High DHA fish oils linked to immune boost in humans
Daily supplementation with high DHA fish oil concentrate may support a healthy immune response in middle-aged obese adults, according to data from a new pilot study on humans.
Archives for February 6, 2018
Pro sports dietitians find role for NSF’s redesigned mobile app for certified supplements
Dietitians working with pro sports teams said NSF’s redesigned mobile app will help athletes stay in compliance by making it easier to choose certified supplements when they are not under team supervision.
Plant-based melatonin: A real alternative to synthetic forms?
The origins, purity and the relatively low risk of contamination in plant melatonin have opened the door to its use as a nutraceutical compound, Spanish scientists suggest.
Arjuna’s Amaranth sets green criteria in unearthing nitrate-rich extract
Botanical specialist Arjuna reveals how a sustainable approach to cultivating a nitrate-rich plant extract is reaping rewards, producing an ingredient that has found uses in energy bars and nutrition powders.
Manipulating gut with probiotics helps restore cognitive function in mice on high-fat diet: Thai study
The consumption of probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics can improve cognitive function in obese and insulin-resistant individuals by manipulating the gut, say researchers in Thailand.