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NutraCast Podcast: Jennifer Jimenez on Sun Chlorella for sport nutrition

When you think of supplements to give your workout an edge, a few ingredients may come to mind. But what about algae?

FDA takes aim at claims for infant food allergy prevention

The US Food and Drug Administration has taken action against two companies that claim their products can help prevent children from developing food allergies. The claims turn the products into unapproved drugs, the Agency claims.

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Patented Micro-encapsulated MCT for a better consumer experience

Micro-encapsulated MCT grant selective digestibility and phased antioxidant protection. Ideal for keto diets, weight management, sports nutrition, nutritional products

Sabinsa gets Canadian patent, health claims approval on curcumin ingredient

Sabinsa Corporation has achieved a new patent and a Health Canada claims approval on its uC3 Clear water soluble curcumin ingredient. In addition, the company announced two other Canadian patents on a ginger compound and a cosmetic ingredient.

ANVISA grants novel food certification for Levagen

Gencor’s Levagen, a clinically studied form of palmitolethanolamide (PEA), has been granted novel foods certification by Brazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency ANVISA.

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Low Environmental Impact Glucosamine for High-Impact Health

Green is no longer just a color – it is an ideal turned way of life for a growing number of people. Sustainable supplements are poised for dramatic growth, and GlucosaGreen® leads the way.

Indena and Onegevity partner up in personalised botanical-based nutrition pact

In a new personalised nutrition pact, Italian botanicals firm Indena are to use Onegevity’s capabilities in gut microbiome testing to identify botanical ingredients that best produce person-specific benefits.

Gut microbiome changes in high-protein diet offer weight loss insights

A high protein, calorie restricted diet (HPD) leads to a more diverse gut microbiome in obesity and different microbial change as compared to that seen in response to a normal protein, calorie restricted diet (NPD), which may indicate the reason behind...