Letter from the Editor: Omega-3 trends, growth and research
Omega-3s have become a powerhouse ingredient recognized for their diverse benefits, from heart health to cognitive function and beyond.
Archives for November 7, 2024
Omega-3 shows potential for improved insulin sensitivity
Omega-3 fish oil may benefit gut health and lipid metabolism in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), according to new research.
Omega-3s may delay aging by ‘reprogramming energy metabolism’
Supplementation with omega-3s may help maintain energy metabolism to preserve the function of key organs and inhibit pathological age-related changes, all of which may help delay the aging process, according to a new study from China.
Next-generation probiotics could play 'pivotal role' in personalized medicine
Next-generation probiotics (NGPs), like Akkermansia muciniphila and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, may allow for the development of individualized probiotic therapies that detoxify the body and counteract negative health effects of contaminants in the...
Probiotics protect against low mood in marathon runners: Study
Supplementing with probiotics for 30 days may help regulate mood after marathon running, according to a recent study.
BCAA-enhanced electrolyte drink may reduce muscle damage in runners
A sports drink enhanced with branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) may improve hydration, support potassium balance, reduce muscle damage and maintain lower limb strength during endurance exercise, says a new study.
Omega-3 may be an overlooked hero ingredient in beauty supplements
Omega-3 is reportedly “the most sought-after ingredient in beauty supplements,” but formulators are missing a trick in excluding the essential fatty acid for more ‘on-trend’ ingredients, according to experts.
Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus HN001 improves happiness and provides support for stress management – NZ study
Probiotic strain Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus HN001 has been linked with improvements in both happiness and stress scores among healthy adults, according to a New Zealand study.