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Microalgae could promote healthy ageing through mitochondrial protection
A review has made a case for microalgae as a functional food for mitochondrial protection, due to their “ability to concentrate various active compounds, comprising omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, sterols, phenolic compounds, carotenoids, and others.” Read more. ...
Study shows mango leaf extract-quercetin combo boosts exercise performance
Zynamite PX, a mango leaf extract combined with quercetin, enhances exercise performance along multiple molecular pathways in healthy men, according to a recent study. Read more. ...
‘Remarkable’ microbiome changes in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis
New research reveals 'remarkable changes' in gut bacteria, fungi, and faecal metabolites in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, providing novel insights into new therapeutic approaches to improve bone health. Read more. ...
SunActive iron’s better absorption benefits food, beverages, and supplements: IFT FIRST 2023 Preview
Taiyo GmbH (Gevelsberg, Germany) will show food, beverage, and dietary supplement makers the benefits of its highly bioavailable SunActive Fe iron ingredient at the 2023 IFT FIRST Food Expo taking place in Chicago on July 16-19, 2023, at booth S3822. At the show, the ...
BLS to showcase athlete supplements at IFT FIRST
The company’s experts will be on hand to provide information on ingredients’ health benefits including its flagship ingredients such as Bioenergy Ribose and Riagev. Read more. ...
Growing science of the gut-brain axis: Healthy gut “essential to whole-body health”
Nutrition brands are highlighting a sustained demand for products that target the gut-brain axis – the bidirectional communication system between the human digestive system and the brain – as research builds a better understanding of the links between the intestinal ...
Soluble Fiber
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The Growth of Probiotics in Europe
This year opened with news that France has joined the list of European countries that will allow the use of the term “Probiotic”. As dominoes continue to fall, we look at the opportunities for probiotics across the bloc, particularly supplements in the online space. ...
Polyphenol supplement shows “significant promise” across multiple conditions
A new review highlights the multiple health benefits exhibited following intakes of the anthocyanin malvidin, an anthocyanidin polyphenol present in red grape skin, ranging across cardioprotective, antidiabetic and neuroprotective effects. Read more. ...
The Collagen Report
It’s no secret that interest in collagen is at an all-time high – especially for joint health. This presents a real opportunity for manufacturers to develop cutting-edge products that speak to the masses. Read the technical paper. ...