Obesity research: Animal models outpace human studies, stalling real-world strategies
Research has found that although there is an increase in obesity research, scientists are heavily relying on animal models over human studies. A new review calls for experts to conduct more human...
Thailand greenlights Balchem’s OptiMSM for healthy aging supplement brands
Balchem has gained Thailand FDA’s approval of its OptiMSM ingredient, applicable for beauty-from-within, muscle recovery, joint health, and active aging supplements. The methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)...
Performance proteins target GLP-1 users and everyday consumers in new formats
Consumer demand for protein remains strong, with the performance sector seeing an expansion from athletes to everyday consumers and GLP-1 users. This change is driving innovation in delivery formats...
3H Labs’ steamed ginger extract brings weight loss and metabolic health benefits
A new controlled clinical study has found that steamed ginger (Zingiber officinale) extract could help support weight loss. It used 3H Labs’ formulation, Zinoact, which other studies have shown also...
Scientists discover key muscle-forming protein responding to exercise and fasting
Researchers have discovered a new function of a protein that responds to exercise and intermittent fasting. This phosphatidylinositol-binding clathrin assembly protein (Picalm) is found in skeletal...
Industry urges nutrition focus to curb ultra-processed foods’ mortality risk, scientists push tobacco tactics
Scientists are calling out health-harming corporate tactics amid the global rise in chronic disease. They mainly target the manufacturing and marketing of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) linked to...
UK bans high-sugar and deep-fried foods from school menus to boost children’s health
The UK has removed high-sugar and deep-fried foods from school menus, marking the first overhaul of School Food Standards in over ten years. According to the government, millions of children are...
Food-microbe pairings may unlock personalized nutrition, experts reveal
Research has found that certain foods and diets shape the gut microbiome and might inspire future personalized nutrition interventions. The study examined 10,068 individuals from the Human Phenotype...
