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NPA files for bankruptcy, citing losses, burdensome arbitration award

The Natural Products Association, the oldest trade organization in the dietary supplement industry, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection yesterday, according to an NPA statement.

What constitutes a healthy human gut microbiome? ILSI NA investigates…

The question of what a healthy gut microbiota looks like has loomed over discussions in the microbiome realm for a long time. A new paper by experts convened by the North American branch of the International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI North America)...

Brand development key to success in CBD game

Brand development expertise will be a key differentiator in the rapidly evolving CBD space, one stakeholder says.

IAAF updates statement with sports nutrition-focused information resource

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) makes available an updated guide containing to sports nutrition as part of its consensus statement designed for athletes.

Early detection is early prevention: TCI Gene on genetic testing and personalised nutrition benefits

The early detection and prevention of diseases are crucial benefits that genetic testing and personalised nutrition can provide, especially when it comes to ageing healthily, according to personalised health firm TCI Gene.

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Better Creatine for Better Beverages

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Prebiotics, feed the good microbes: A necessary ingredient for fitness and sports nutrition

The importance of appropriate nutrition for better workout or sports performance has time and again been emphasized. It is required for improving athletic performance, conditioning, recovery from fatigue after exercise and avoidance of injury.

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Guayusa (gwhy-you-sah) the Next Generation of Caffeine

The average US consumer will have around 240 mg of caffeine per day. A primary reason is to increase mental alertness and focus throughout the workday. This has helped inspire research at Applied Food Sciences (AFS) into pursuing the development of more...