Probiotics in sports nutrition: Ralf Jäger on using the right strain
The probiotics expert highlights research on strain-specific benefits for athletes and performance.
Archives for February 10, 2020
Asian aquatic herb combined with lutein suppresses cataracts in diabetes model
An extract of a common Asian aquatic herb combined with lutein suppressed the development of cataracts in a rat model of diabetes, a new study has found.
Taking secrecy out of contract manufacturing can be a win-win, CEO says
Transparency ought to be a key part of the contract manufacturing relationship, says the CEO of a fast growing California company.
Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus
Low FODMAP startup a hit with mainstream market
Bay’s Kitchen, a startup that produces a range of low-FODMAP products aimed at people suffering from irritable bowel syndrome, has secured a “six-figure investment” to fund ongoing NPD and help bring their range into the mainstream.
Higher dietary selenium intakes linked to younger ‘biological age’: Study
Increased dietary intakes of selenium are associated with longer telomeres, reported to be a marker of biological aging, says a new study.
Study: Vegetable compound could help fight fatty liver disease
A natural compound found in many widely consumed vegetables could help fight fatty liver disease, according to a new multi-level study led by Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists.
Nestlé enters deal to develop plant extract blend to fight diabetes
Nestlé Health Science is to form a partnership with Valbiotis to develop TOTUM-63 - the French firm’s combination of plant extracts designed to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Healthy Ageing APAC Summit 2020: Advance programme released for APAC's premier food and nutrition summit
The advance programme for our third Healthy Ageing APAC Summit, which takes place in Singapore in July, has been published and features expert speakers from major brands, leading academic institutions, and policy and market experts.