Demand for Indian frankincense threatens health of slow growing raw material, authors say
A recent study cast doubt on the future health of the raw material for Indian frankincense, an increasingly popular botanical.
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Health
Cocoa for cognition: Study proposes how to assess what exactly in chocolate may give brains a boost
Belgian researchers propose a chocolate ‘mood pyramid’ to assess which of chocolate’s constituent compounds may affect the mood of chocolate eaters.
SPORTS NUTRITION CONGRESS 2018 PREVIEW
Nutrition the ‘extra man’ in the sporting quest for a mental cutting edge
The mental aspect of sport is a crucial yet overlooked aspect of athletic performance, according to a performance nutritionist, who believes nutrition tweaks can aid in making match-winning decisions.
Delivery systems a 'determining factor' in probiotic success, suggests Lumina Intelligence
Delivery systems for probiotic supplements will determine probiotic storage, release time and viability through the body, according to recent research with these systems' ability largely determining product success.
Revenue rockets at Swisse parent firm Health and Happiness as probiotics perform well
Health and Happiness (H&H) achieved a revenue of RMB4573.6m (about US$669m) in the first half of 2018, which is 28.8% higher than the same period last year.