“Perish or step up your game”: Karallief CEO flags lack of research hurts herbal supplements sector
12 Apr 2021 --- The nutrition industry has a long way to go to improve consumer trust in herbal supplements, says Krishna Rajendran, CEO of Karallief. According to the US-based herbal extract formula supplier, the supplement industry is a... Read More
Kefir’s probiotics: Researchers to commercialize anti-cytokine storm drug candidate
12 Apr 2021 --- Israeli researchers based at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) have created a new company to develop and commercialize drug candidates based on molecules isolated from probiotic kefir yogurt. Read More
Protein synthesis and net muscle gain in seniors improved with HMB metabolite supplementation, finds study
12 Apr 2021 --- Supplementation with beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) promotes increased lean muscle mass in older adults within four weeks, according to a new meta-analysis of eight randomized controlled trials. The new study consolidates... Read More
Green vegetables can boost essential gut bacteria, as researchers shed light on microbial “black box”
12 Apr 2021 --- Researchers have found that sulfoquinovose (SQ), a sulfonated monosaccharide found in green vegetables, is a selective yet relevant substrate for ubiquitous bacteria in the human gut. The study authors say their findings have... Read More
Nutrition Focus : Healthy aging embraces prevention
Younger consumers are starting to engage in the healthy aging market as the role of prevention comes to the fore. Other forces shaping this sector include the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of a holistic approach.
Analysis Feature Natural ingredients innovation
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TOP 5 FOOD INGREDIENTS SUBCATEGORIES AS A PERCENTAGE (%) OF FOOD & BEVERAGE LAUNCHES, INCLUDING SUPPLEMENTS, TRACKED WITH NATURAL INGREDIENTS (GLOBAL, 2020)