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Benjamin Ferrer

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About the author

Benjamin Ferrer, a journalist for Nutrition Insight, covers the latest in nutraceutical ingredient formulation R&D, evolving global regulatory standards, cutting-edge health research and supplement industry trends.

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Benjamin Ferrer's articles

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Manus and UT Austin engineer self-destructing yeast to release beneficial compounds

In a research partnership, industrial biotech firm Manus and the University of Texas (UT) at Austin, US, have engineered yeast to disrupt its own cell walls at the end of fermentation — automatically...

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NXT USA survey finds consumers seek gut health outcomes, not fiber or CFU claims

A new survey from the ingredients supplier NXT USA underscores that consumers are looking beyond gut health ingredient stories for more scientifically backed claims on products’ function. For the 40%...

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Humann partners with UC Davis on precision nutrition for heart health and longevity

Supplement company Humann has launched an academic research partnership with the University of California (UC), Davis, US. Collaborating with the school’s Innovation Institute for Food and Health...

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Aquatic invertebrates could meet vitamin B12 and selenium needs of five billion people, study finds

Research has uncovered that aquatic invertebrates such as mussels, crabs, and oysters hold significantly untapped nutritional value that could be a sustainable source of essential daily nutrients...

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Fresenius launches NutriChef enteral nutrition with more than 75% real food ingredients

Fresenius has unveiled NutriChef, a “meal-inspired” enteral nutrition option blending whole foods, such as fruits and vegetables. While maintaining the complete nutritional profile required for...

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SlimSEB debuts enzyme that converts sugar into alternan fiber during digestion

Specialty Enzymes & Probiotics has unveiled SlimSEB, dubbed a “breakthrough in cardiometabolic wellness and weight management.” The multi-action formula blends enzymes, probiotics, and herbal...

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Abbott and NACHC launch Food is Medicine initiative to elevate personalized nutrition

A multi-year “food is medicine” initiative has launched in the US under a partnership between Abbott and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC). The program aims at making...

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Nourished new Sleep Pro gummies feature AI-discovered peptide for cortisol regulation

Personalized nutrition brand Nourished has unveiled Sleep Pro, a sleep support gummy that is the first UK consumer product to feature PeptiSleep, a plant-derived peptide identified using Nuritas’...

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