Protein plus HMB boosts muscle gains in legs, study finds
The addition of HMB to a high dose of whey protein boosted leg fat free mass more than protein alone in a new study among untrained young men.
Archives for March 18, 2020
Disease crisis turns up pressure on analytical labs
The COVID-19 crisis is placing an additional burden on testing labs as companies scramble to meet consumer demand for immune health products.
SiS’ launches personalised performance nutrition service for elite athletes
Sports nutrition company Science in Sport (SiS) has launched a service aimed at providing tailor made solutions for athletes to elevate sporting performance.
Imbalance of kids’ gut microbiome may play role in autism symptom development
Spanish scientists suggest that an imbalance of the gut microbiome in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may influence the development and severity of symptoms associated with the condition.
EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: SCIENCE & REGULATION
EC looks to implement “controversial" ban of botanical species used in supplements
The European Commission (EC) is looking to ban several botanical species containing hydroxyanthracene derivatives widely used in food supplements and herbal medicinal products for their laxative effect.
COVID-19: Opportunities for health supplement firms to communicate immune-boosting role of micronutrients
A panel of science researchers has put up a list of key findings on the role of micronutrients in supporting the immune system, which firms can tap on to educate the consumers in light of the coronavirus outbreak.