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News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health14-Jun-2024
RESEARCH
Mushroom extract may improve immune function in older women: Study
Ganoderma lucidum, more commonly known as reishi, may help to enhance immune response and contribute to regulatory mechanisms and an anti-inflammatory response. A recent study, published in the British Journal of Nutrition, found the mushroom helped to modulate T lymphocyte function in a group of older women.... Read more
Consuming foods rich in live microbes may prevent muscle loss
A new study published in the journal Clinical Nutrition reports consuming foods with high amounts of live microbes may reduce the risk of sarcopenia as people age.... Read more
Kimchi-derived probiotic shows potential as functional ingredient due to positive effect on immune regulation – RCT
A new study shows that a probiotic strain isolated from Korean kimchi has beneficial effects on immune regulation, particularly in people with a weak immune system, highlighting its potential as a functional health food ingredient.... Read more
Pre- and probiotics may impact social-decision making: Study
The ability of synbiotic supplementation to modulate the gut microbiome and increase its diversity may influence our social-decision making and increase our sense of fairness, says a new study.... Read more
New data drives home cognitive benefits of Noogandha
Specnova's Noogandha ashwagandha ingredient can improve short-term memory, attention, vigilance and reaction times in healthy men and women, according to new research.... Read more
Antioxidant-rich supplement may boost memory: RCT
A supplement containing vitamin E, astaxanthin and grape juice extract may improve episodic memory and other markers of cognitive health, says a new study.... Read more
Cranberry outperforms D-mannose in urinary tract health trial
Both cranberry and D-mannose supplements claim to prevent the bacteria that cause urinary tract infections (UTI) from adhering to the bladder wall, but a new study published in The Journal of Dietary Supplements has found that one is more robust and consistent than the other.... Read more
A.I. ‘digital twin’ microbiome model may predict infant neurodevelopment
A new generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool that models the infant microbiome can be used to forecast which babies were at risk for cognitive deficits.... Read more
Experts push for acute trials on mushrooms to support cognitive health claims
Acute trials on healthy subjects are necessary as interest in mushrooms continues to grow for cognitive health, experts agreed.... Read more
Two months of PEA supplementation relieves chronic pain better than one month: Meta-analysis
Taking the nutraceutical palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) for 60 days has even greater benefits in people with chronic pain than taking PEA for 30 days, adding weight to the potential of the nutraceutical in long-term pain management, concludes a meta-analysis.... Read more
Fibre from resistant starch may aid weight loss via gut microbiota modulation – RCT
Resistant starch intake has been shown to aid weight loss among obese individuals via modulation of the gut microbiota, a new trial has reported.... Read more
Review outlines astaxanthin's cognitive health benefits
A new critical review highlights astaxanthin’s positive impacts on slowing neurodegeneration and boosting cognitive function, especially in terms of episodic memory, response time and working memory.... Read more
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REGULATION & POLICY
European food safety report 'taking pot shots' at popular botanicals
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.... Read more
EFSA establishes new safe level for iron intake
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.... Read more
How are ‘better for you’ and other health claims regulated?
Despite widespread use, terms such as ‘better for you’ and ‘healthy’ can’t just be used outright. They must be used in the right context.... Read more
 NutraCast: Exploring key differences in regulatory frameworks governing dietary supplements in the U.S. and the EU
The European Union and the United States operate with different regulations for dietary supplements, including labeling, marketing, food additives and more. So how do brands navigate two very different regulatory environments?... Listen now
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SUPPLIERS
Mushroom supplier warns of 'hype cycle': Time to cultivate consumer education
As mushroom supplements capture mass market interest, the founder of an organic supplement producer serving the European market has warned of his concerns around marketing hype and inferior 'me too' products.... Read more
Common cultivated mushroom key to fat-trapping ingredient new to U.S. market
Found in more than 40 products in Europe, H20Slim, a natural mushroom-based weight management ingredient that traps unwanted fat, is now available in the United States.... Read more
Nektium secures first BioTrade permit to bring honeybush to European market
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