Archives for July 13, 2021

Nitrate may boost endurance, but data is ‘very low- to moderate-quality,’ says meta analysis

Canadian researchers have determined via a meta analysis that nitrate supplementation may be beneficial in some aspects of endurance sports, but caution that the data supporting the notion is mediocre at best.

4D pharma’s biotherapeutic may boost cancer immunotherapies, study suggests

4D pharma’s Live Biotherapeutic Product (LBP), appears to enhance anti-tumour activity and increase the efficacy of an immunotherapy used to treat certain tumours, says a German research team.

EFSA gives green light to more potent vitamin D

Royal DSM has received a positive EFSA opinion for its Novel Food application for the new, fast-acting vitamin D ingredient 'ampli-D'.

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE - July 2021

Industry Movers: Danone, Avon, RB & Eagle Genomics

July 2021 and like a football team losing a major competition on penalties, the time is ripe to recruit new blood, look ahead to new challenges and not rely so much on the young and inexperienced.

Sleep and sprout: Broccoli extract increases melatonin in Japanese adults experiencing poor sleep - Trial

Consumption of broccoli sprout extract increased melatonin production and may enhance sleep quality among Japanese adults, according to a study conducted by Kagome.