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NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2018: And the finalists are…

NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce the finalists for the inaugural edition of the NutraIngredients-USA Awards ... the winners will be announced at our awards evening in Chicago on July 16th.

Better sleep seen as new target in sports nutrition

Controlling cortisol levels can be a key element in sports nutrition, and could be attacked by helping athletes sleep better, an audience was told recently.

General Mills leads $12 million investment into GoodBelly

General Mills has led a funding round that poured $12 million into Boulder,CO-based functional food firm NextFoods and its GoodBelly brand via its venture investing arm 301 Inc.

Omega-3 in sports nutrition: Science is 'exciting and promising, but still emerging'

Omega-3 supplements positioned specifically for sports nutrition lag behind ingredients like protein powder or amino acids in terms of product development and sales, but scientific literature backing the fatty acid's benefits for athletes continue...

Alzheimer’s supplement 'breakthrough' branded 'deeply cynical' by experts

New research identifying a nutrient combination that claims to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has been criticised by the scientific community, who urged caution over the study’s conclusions.

Nigella sativa's weight loss benefits do not include reduced waist size: Iranian review

Supplementation with Nigella sativa (NS) may aid in weight loss and help to lower BMI, but may not reduce waist circumference, say researchers in Iran.

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Competitive edge: How digestive supplements provide power and performance

Routine exercise and physical challenges create the need for enzymes and probiotic supplements to boost both performance and resilience.

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Omega-3 experts and BASF agree category will benefit from new focus in innovation and marketing

Omega-3 supplement growth lags behind other VDS categories, prompting industry experts to challenge its current approach to research, innovation and marketing. BASF explores options to reinvigorate consumer usage through new absorption focus.