Air pollution and weight: Can what you breathe impact your gut?
A new study found that exposure to air pollutants is associated with the composition of the gut microbiome.
Archives for March 16, 2020
Panic buying of immune products causes shortfalls; greater supply gaps loom in months ahead
A pulse of supply and production issues caused by the COVID-19 crisis is making its way through the dietary supplement industry. Inventories of botanical ingredients continue to hold up, but unprecedented demand for immunity boosting products is causing...
Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus
Chefs swap fine dining for fermentation
Two gourmet chefs have devoted their eye for detail to a startup sauerkraut and sauces brand aiming to stand out from the rest of the fermented foods market with next level flavour.
So Chic: A fashion for fibre boosts chicory root sales
The consumer buzz for boosting 'good' gut bacteria will see Europe's prebiotics market value exceed $3.5 Billion by 2026, according to new market research.
SCFA supplement could improve efficacy of MS treatment
Supplementation with the short-chain fatty acid propionic acid (PA) could help reduce excessive inflammatory processes in autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS) and improve treatment outcomes.
Bergstrom Nutrition appoints new CEO and President
Today Bergstrom Nutrition, the world’s leading and largest manufacturer of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), OptiMSM, announces Adrian Polliack, PhD as its new president and CEO.
BY-HEALTH’s annual revenue up 21% but Australian subsidiary hurt by new e-commerce laws
Chinese health foods giant BY-HEALTH's FY19 revenue jumped 20.94% to hit RMB$5.2bn (US$748m), however performance from its Australian subsidiary Life-Space failed to meet expectations due to changes in China’s e-commerce law.