Substituting just one meat dish with a plant-based alternative lowers blood ammonia toxins, researchers flag
06 May 2024 --- Reducing meat consumption can positively affect ammoniagenesis — the metabolism of glutamine to form ammonia — among adults living with a liver permanently damaged by cirrhosis. The clinical trial conducted at the US... Read More
Review supports psilocybin efficacy but calls for more real-world research
06 May 2024 --- Researchers suggest that psilocybin is a more effective treatment for symptoms of depression than controls. They reviewed randomized controlled trials that compared the compound of “magic” mushrooms with controls, such as... Read More
New study explores how omega-3 influences children’s brain development, mood and behavior
06 May 2024 --- The University of Swansea’s School of Psychology, UK, has received a £81,000 (US$102,000) grant to explore the effects of omega-3 on children’s brain health and growth. According to the researchers, the majority of... Read More
UK consumer watchdog slams “mushroom mania” over questionable functional fungi powders
06 May 2024 --- Lion’s Mane, Chaga and other “functional and wellness-boosting” mushrooms that promise a range of health benefits have come under scrutiny from consumer watchdog Which?, as “there isn’t enough evidence... Read More
Nutrition Focus : Healthy Aging
Innova Market Insights data indicates a 7% average annual growth in healthy aging product launches from 2021 to 2023. North America attributed 46% to these food & beverage launches (including supplements) with healthy aging claims in 2023. Additionally, there is a 9% growth for launches tracked... More
Analysis Feature Skincare innovation
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TOP 5 SELECTED INGREDIENTS AS A PERCENTAGE (%) OF SKIN HEALTH SUPPLEMENT LAUNCHES (GLOBAL, 2023)