NutraVideo: Dr. Dan Gubler on the gut's role in stress
Pretty much everything we do impacts our gut microbiomes — from the amount of sleep we get, to what we eat and even how we manage stress.
Archives for August 18, 2020
Stress management supplements sales surge with sleep and adaptogen lines leading the way
Sales of stress management supplements, which includes mood support and sleep products, have increased over 35% year-on-year, according to data provided by SPINS.
Intervention trial: Polyphenol-rich diet improves psychological wellbeing
A diet rich in polyphenols could lead to beneficial cognitive effects, including reduced depressive symptoms and improvements in general mental and physical health in hypertensive patients.
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UK government publishes policy paper on tackling ‘obesity time bomb’
New legislation including ban on TV advertisements for HFSS food before 9pm – and a complete ban on online adverts - is being considered by ministers as study reveals fresh evidence between obesity and risk of catching COVID-19.
Green tea extract-based film may reduce norovirus infection on prepared foods
Edible films enriched with a Green Tea Extract (GTE) have the potential to reduce both foodborne viruses and bacteria according to a team of US researchers.
New health claim boost: Ginseng recognised for improving bone health in South Korea
Health supplements containing ginseng can now make the claim of improving bone health when selling the products in South Korea.