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Consuming the probiotic Bifidobacterium adolescentis SBT2786 increased sleep duration and reduced fatigue, according to a study, which also reported associations with an improvement in sleepiness upon waking and feelings of being well-rested during the day.
The use of a synbiotic supplement helped to modulate miRNA expression and therefore lipid metabolism, according to a recent study. This modulation was observed in participants suffering from dyslipidemia, a metabolic disorder with abnormal blood lipid...
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has not been able to establish a tolerable upper intake (TUI) level for iron but has agreed a 'safe level' of 40 mg per day for adults.
A working group of 26 member states has published a report suggesting the need to ban or restrict 12 'critical' ingredients such as ashwagandha, curcumin, maca and substances like melatonin.
Microbiome beauty brand Gallinée is urging for more research on ingredients such as prebiotics and innovation in delivery format, as it looks to actively expand in the supplements sector targeting beauty from within and women’s health.