Compound Solutions study highlights nootropic benefits for esports
A new study at Statespace's Aim Lab examined how nootropics would impact esports athletes’ cognitive and motor performance.
Archives for November 15, 2021
GOED chief: 2021 has been as good as 2020 for omega-3s
After 2020’s record setting sales across the dietary supplements industry, many industry members have been wondering if such levels could be maintained through 2021. Ellen Schutt, executive director of trade group GOED, has good news for the sector: 2021...
Mice study finds big glucose dose right after exercise beats smaller servings at intervals
A new study done in mice has found that a large amount of glucose given immediately after endurance exercise replenished muscles faster than smaller amounts given over 45 minutes.
Study: Diet rich in fermented foods can increase gut microbiome diversity and immune response
A diet rich in fermented foods such as kimchi, cottage cheese, and kefir can enhance the diversity of gut microbes and reduce molecur signs of inflammation, say researchers at the Stanford School of Medicine.
EFSA examines the science behind nutrient profiling
EFSA has opened a public dialog on front-of-pack nutritional labelling and health claims as it works to finalise the scientific advice that will help decision makers develop an EU-wide scheme.
Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus
Biohacking startup rolls out higher doses for better efficacy and value
A biohacking supplements startup which has gone global within two years is aiming to bring more transparency, effective doses, and value for money to the wider anti-ageing supplements sector.
Gönenli Süt building first infant nutritional formula plant in Turkey
GEA has won a multi-million Euro contract from Turkey-based dairy manufacturer Gönenli Süt to supply processing technology the country’s first plant for producing powdered infant nutritional formula.
Study finds acute paraxanthine supplement to be powerful nootropic
One dose of a new supplement containing the caffeine metabolite paraxanthine can improve short-term memory, reasoning, response time and attention in young adults, an industry-funded study concludes.
News in Brief
Chaga Ltd becomes Scandinavia's largest medicinal mushroom producer
Chaga Ltd, the biggest chaga farming company in Estonia, acquires 51% of Scandic Organic, the largest indoor medicinal mushroom producer in Estonia. As a result, Chaga Ltd becomes Scandinavia’s largest producer of medicinal mushrooms.
Researchers unearth microbiome insights that could delay skin ageing
Targeting microbiome-related pathways that involve the production of skin pigment, fatty acids, and ceramides could delay the signs of skin ageing, according to an Estée Lauder funded study.
Arachidonic Acid has Become an Important Food Nutritional Fortifier
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ARA for the increased use as a food nutritional fortifier has become a trend, especially in infant formula food, health food, and medicine supplements.