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More trades react to sleepy FDA

“FDA’s indecision has been the decision on CBD for far too long”

Tomato extract may modulate gut microbiota and reduce TMAO levels

DSM’s Fruitflow tomato extract may beneficially change the gut microbiota and reduce levels of TMAO (trimethylamine-n-oxide), a gut metabolite linked to cardiovascular disease.

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How Ashwagandha Reduces Stress

Stress, we all have it, and it is a common occurrence in everyday life. The higher our stress levels, the more imbalanced we become, and the less wellbeing we experience.

Study: Nitrate supplementation improves muscle performance

New research from the University of Exeter and the U.S. National Institutes of Health showed that consumption of dietary nitrate significantly increased muscle force while exercising.

Pura Collagen partners Gelita for menopause solution

Premium collagen brand Pura Collagen has launched a new product to provide women’s ‘secret weapon to menopause’ utilising collagen peptides from Gelita.

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New Study on AfperFit™ Supplementation in Overweight Adults: Thermogenesis and Visceral Fat Loss

This year, a research publication by the Vidya Herbs R&D Center for Excellence, demonstrated a grains of paradise extract could help reduce visceral fat stores and enhance energy expenditure in overweight adults.

Nutrasource rebrands clinical trial site to Apex Trials

Canadian CRO Nutrasource Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Services Inc has rebranded its clinical trial site as Apex Trials to expand its focus beyond food & natural health product trials.