Is 2022 the breakout year for postbiotics?
Compound Solutions’ CEO Matt Titlow weighs in at Expo West.
Archives for March 31, 2022
Influx of gaming supplements continues into booming esports market
With millions in prize money and sponsorships on the line in an increasingly competitive arena, gamers known as esports athletes are adopting training regimens to combat the physical and mental toll of prolonged sedentary screen time.
Reformulation and fortification efforts go hand-in-hand to optimise nutrition
The food industry has seen a shift in attitude from both regulators and consumers, who are increasingly making the link between diet and population health. As food innovators develop their reformulation and fortification plans, they walk a fine line....
Prebiotic fructans and low-GI carbs can promote gut health, says Beneo
Incorporating prebiotic inulin-type fructans (ITF) and the low-GI carbohydrate isomaltulose (ISO) into normal diets can help stabilise glycaemic fluctuations and modulate intestinal microbiota.
Novel spray-drying technology enhances probiotic viability in the digestive tract
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have developed a breakthrough spray-drying technique for encapsulating probiotics with crosslinked alginates, protecting the bacteria from harsh acidic conditions in the gastro-intestinal...
Purified lemon verbena extract can reduce stress and improve sleep quality
Lemon verbena extract (Lippia citriodora) is clinically proven to reduce anxiety and improve sleep and should be considered an alternative to harsh sedatives, like antidepressants and benzodiazepines, according to the authors of a Spanish study.