Probiotics from elite athletes may boost sleep quality & energy levels
A probiotic consortium developed by microbiome innovators FitBiomics may boost sleep quality by 69% and energy levels by 31%, according to findings of a new pilot study.
Archives for June 27, 2023
New use, new opportunity: Mood support that starts in the gut
As consumers get more comfortable with probiotics for gut health, “probiotics plus” is emerging as a key motif. The idea of probiotics for mood support, or psychobiotics, is picking up steam as growing research shows the digestive aids hold promise for...
Pomegranate extract shows promise in reducing prolonged fatigue
Prolonged fatigue could be reduced with supplementation of pomegranate extract combined with hydro-soluble vitamins, a new randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial finds.
Raisin polyphenols improve cognitive scores in elderly, study suggests
A new RCT observes that daily supplementation with 50g of polyphenol-rich raisins for 6-months improves scores for cognition in an elderly population.
FSAI finds zinc and selenium label inaccuracies exceeding tolerances
A new study comparing the labelled and actual contents of zinc and selenium supplements, finds these products regularly contain less of the mineral than labelled, with some even falling outside the allowed labelling tolerances.
Plant-based trends not slowing down: Danone ANZ develops dairy and plant milk blend for infants and toddlers
Danone has launched a dairy and plant milk powder blend designed for infants and toddlers in Australia and New Zealand – the first of its kind that the firm has introduced in Asia Pacific.