Hydration category gains popularity for active lifestyles and beyond
As functional beverages continue to trend, hydration is one area GNC’s Ken Huntly said we should be watching.
Archives for March 6, 2023
Startup spotlight
Mushroom supplement startup helping consumers power up and chill out
A mind-health supplement startup selling mushroom-powered coffee and a calming pre-sleep powder is expecting to make £5m in revenue within the first year.
Bioactives for bones: study finds significant bone repair benefits in rats
A new study observes a significant increase in skull bone repair in rat models of critical bone defects, following the repeated daily administration of pigenin, curcumin, and resveratrol, with apigenin found to induce the most consistent results.
New menopause-friendly symbol a 'game-changer' for consumer experience
GenM, the menopause partner for brands in the UK, has made its symbol for 'menopause-friendly' products available to its 70 partners in an aim to help consumers discover supplements which could aid the symptoms of menopause.
Cochrane review: Vitamin D cannot reduce asthma risk
Contrary to previous findings, a new Cochrane review has concluded vitamin D supplementation does not reduce risk of asthma exacerbations or improve asthma control.
Fish oil intake did not benefit body composition of obese women's newborns – NZ trial
A trial conducted on pregnant women who are obese or overweight showed that taking fish oil did not benefit their babies’ body composition.
Gut-heart axis: Study shows polyphenol-rich extracts can modulate the gut microbiota
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A clinical trial found that supplementation with a water-soluble tomato concentrate decreases fasting blood and urine TMAO conferring the host a cardiovascular health benefit.
Gut microbiome for human health and the role of prebiotics
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Interest has grown around the importance of the intestinal microbiome in relation to health. What is the microbiome, what influence do prebiotics have on it, and how is this area developing?