brain & mental health
10 Sep 2024
--- Lubrizol Life Science unveils a prototype formulation with the company’s Magshape microencapsulated magnesium ingredient in a “melt-in-your-mouth” powdered stick for on-the-go post-workout convenience. The...
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09 Sep 2024
--- An ongoing research at the US Pennington Biomedical Research Center is exploring the potential of THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) to reduce the feelings of agitation, distress and anxiety in patients...
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06 Sep 2024
--- This week in nutrition news, the UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) received a significant contribution from the Japanese government to help provide school meals to students in Sierra Leone, Africa. Meanwhile, Groupe...
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06 Sep 2024
--- Industry experts predict that consumer interest in natural ingredients is here to stay. Lycored, Pharmactive, CarobWay and Ayana Bio tell us that a growing understanding of ingredients’ efficacy and their impact on the...
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04 Sep 2024
--- The wellness company CV Sciences, active in the hemp extract and natural ingredients space, has announced the launch of its new +PlusHlth line of cannabinoid-free supplements. The line includes three variations —...
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04 Sep 2024
--- Eating any amount of fish during pregnancy was linked to a 16% lower likelihood of autism spectrum disorder diagnosis in offspring, specifically in girls, and a slight reduction in autism-related traits, according to new...
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03 Sep 2024
--- Researchers suggest making it mandatory for businesses to provide calorie-free menus alongside menus with calories to accommodate people with eating disorders who may find seeing calorie information on menus challenging. The...
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02 Sep 2024
--- In August’s major health and nutrition industry news, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published guidelines on the regulation and use of dietary supplements and we looked at the recent controversies, safety...
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02 Sep 2024
--- Dr. Michael Murray, a scientific adviser at the e-commerce platform iHerb, has launched a new organic supplement with TriNutra’s ThymoQuin in a brand partnership. ThymoQuin is the company’s patent-protected and...
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30 Aug 2024
--- This week in nutrition news, PLT Health Solutions received an updated license for AprèsFlex from Health Canada’s Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD), the Council for Responsible...
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30 Aug 2024
--- As European food authorities highlight potential health issues associated with ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), the nutrition industry underscores the ingredient’s safety, supported by research data. At the same time,...
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29 Aug 2024
--- Consumer demand for innovative infant probiotics that provide science-backed health benefits is increasing. At the same time, customers and consumers alike are looking for safety-insured ingredients that can address multiple...
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28 Aug 2024
--- Microchannels carved into glass with ultrafast lasers can be used to improve the efficiency and purity of the vitamin D3 production process. Such microchannels offer transparency for ultraviolet (UV) light — which is...
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27 Aug 2024
--- Botanical experts underscore that a decent amount of data exists to address most of the growing safety concerns of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) among European food safety authorities, over the botanical’s purported...
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26 Aug 2024
--- Synbiotics, especially the combination of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and probiotics, have emerged as an innovation platform across all ages pioneered by infant nutrition. Novonesis is spotlighting the potential of...
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23 Aug 2024
--- Norway-based bioactive marine ingredients innovator Hofseth Biocare (HBC) reports gross operating revenues of NOK 80.4 million (US$7.6 million) for Q2 and NOK 132.8 million (US$13 million) for the first half of the year.
23 Aug 2024
--- This week in nutrition news, the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) filed a reply brief to stop the enforcement of New York’s (US) age restriction law for certain supplements, the American Heart Association (AHA)...
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23 Aug 2024
--- Getting a daily dose of probiotics with at least one billion live “good” bacteria will keep upper respiratory infections and stress at bay. We catch up with Dr. Olaf Larsen, senior manager of science at Yakult...
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23 Aug 2024
--- There is increased scrutiny over ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) among national food safety agencies in the EU and UK due to safety concerns associated with the botanical used for several thousand years in traditional...
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22 Aug 2024
--- Participants in a dietary education program who lost the most weight in a one-year program consumed higher amounts of protein and fiber, according to a recent study. Within this group, 41% of all 22 participants lost 12.9%...
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