Study rings alarm on avocado oil, finds 82% expired or adulterated
Researchers issue a call to action to establish standards and cautions there is “an urgent need to develop standards for avocado oil.”
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Enzyme blend may lead to quicker amino acid uptake from whey post-exercise: Study
Taking a combination of protease enzymes with whey protein may boost levels of leucine post-workout more quickly than whey protein alone, says a new study funded by Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes.
Apple polyphenol supplements shown to alleviate UV-induced skin damage
Apple polyphenols (AP) and their major active compounds, procyanidins have several health benefits, particularly for ultraviolet (UV)-damaged skin according to a team of Japanese scientists.
Researchers discover gut bacteria linked to lower cholesterol
Researchers from the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard and Harvard University have discovered a group of gut bacteria that can metabolise enough cholesterol to potentially affect people's metabolism.
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IADSA launches media resource on global supplement rules
The International Alliance of Dietary Food Supplement Associations (IADSA) makes available a video that explains the importance of Codex Alimentarius in the worldwide regulation of food supplements.