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‘Promising’: Multi-strain probiotic may held modulate behavior in healthy people

Supplementing the diet with a combination of different probiotic strains may modulate behavior in healthy volunteers, says a new RCT from Austria that supports the role of the gut-brain axis.

Fish oil and resistance training may combat sarcopenia: Study

Fish oil supplements may enhance the benefits of resistance training in older people and help combat the “age-related alterations in strength and physical function associated with activities of daily living”, says a new study.

Enough data backs benefits of timed nutrient delivery to support call for more research, study finds

Specific timing of nutrient delivery can have sports nutrition benefits, but the research is very much still in its infancy and as yet does not support much in the way of definitive recommendations, according to a new review.

RCT supports eggshell membrane’s joint health benefits

The water-soluble chicken eggshell membrane ingredient BiovaFlex may help support joint health and function, says a new study.

Study strengthens supports for lutein-zeaxanthin for cognitive boosts

Dietary supplementation with lutein, zeaxanthin, and meso-zeaxanthin may boost several parameters of cognitive performance, from attention to memory and processing speed, says a new study.

Method for quantifying insoluble PACs in cranberry could open up new avenues of research, expert says

A study using cranberries supplied by Fruit d’Or outlines a new test method for quantifying the insoluble proanthocyanidins (PACs) within the fruit. The method could potentially open up new avenues of research for ingredients derived from the berry.

Comparing different caffeine doses, as opposed to comparing to placebo alone, leads to robust sports nutrition conclusions, paper argues

Existing research provides strong evidence of caffeine’s role in increasing physical performance—but to get more robust conclusions, trials that compare effects of different caffeine doses are needed, argue two British researchers.

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Strengthen your omega-3 business with these five tools

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How to Launch Pioneering Probiotic Products

Clinical research is demonstrating uses for probiotics beyond gut and immune health. Here’s how to navigate the research and regulatory maze for fresh-use probiotic products.