Inflammation

Probiotic strain shows anti-stress and anxiety benefits in RCT

20-Sep-2018 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of the probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum P8 may alleviate stress and anxiety in stressed adults, says a new randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled study with over 100 participants.

Multi-strain probiotic supplementation may improve cardiometabolic measures in diabetics

19-Sep-2018 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of eight probiotic strains may help improve measures of cardiometabolic health including insulin resistance, blood sugar levels, and cholesterol levels, says a new study.

Probiotics effective for gut microbe changes and immune benefits in healthy infants

17-Sep-2018 By Stephen Daniells

Data from a randomized, placebo-controlled trial indicated that probiotic supplements not only beneficially changed the gut microbiomes of healthy infants, but also exerted anti-inflammatory effects.

Study supports safety and efficacy of Sabinsa's DigeZyme multi-enzyme complex

14-Sep-2018 By Stephen Daniells

The safety and efficacy of Sabinsa's proprietary blend of non-animal sourced enzymes for people with dyspepsia are supported by results of a new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.

Saturo secures six-figure investment to fund ‘new meal replacement drink category’

14-Sep-2018 By Will Chu

Austrian-based startup Saturo has secured a six-figure round of investment with food and beverage industry investors Square One Foods in a deal that caters to consumers looking to complement lifestyles with optimised diets.

Sundots sun-protective daily gummies 'not a replacement' to sunscreen, says CEO

13-Sep-2018 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Sundots, a daily plant-based “sun-protective” gummy using the antioxidant polypodium leucotomos (fern extract), is aiming to change the behavior around sun protection by serving as a complement, not a replacement, to sunscreen and UPF (ultraviolet protection...

Editor's comment

No BBC, probiotics are not 'quite useless'

07-Sep-2018 By Stephen Daniells

A new BBC article dismisses the benefits of probiotics because a study failed to find colonization. It is a serious mistake to confuse colonization with efficacy and we need to get this message across to consumers.

Review supports astaxanthin’s role as a ‘mitochondrial nutrient’

07-Sep-2018 By Stephen Daniells

Astaxanthin’s strong anti-oxidant activity may help prevent mitochondrial dysfunction, which could explain it’s strong potential benefits for a range of health conditions, says a new mini-review from South Korea.

Demand for Indian frankincense threatens health of slow growing raw material, authors say

04-Sep-2018 By Hank Schultz

A recent study cast doubt on the future health of the raw material for Indian frankincense, an increasingly popular botanical.

Soy compound linked to improvements in liver health: RCT

29-Aug-2018 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplements containing genistein may improve insulin resistance and reduce inflammation in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), says a new human clinical trial.

Study that maps 110 apple polyphenol metabolites highlights complexity of microbiome interactions

28-Aug-2018 By Hank Schultz

A recent study highlights the complexity of mapping what happens to polyphenols in the gut. Researchers identified 110 metabolites in the guts of subjects who drank a polyphenol-enriched apple juice.

USDA approves Nufarm/Nuseed's plant-based long-chain omega-3; FDA approval still to follow

28-Aug-2018 By Stephen Daniells

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has given official sanction to Nuseed’s proprietary omega-3 canola for cultivation in the United States, bringing plant-derived long-chain omega-3s a step closer to the market.

Nutrient deficiencies study example of renewed research emphasis, Nature's Bounty CSO says

27-Aug-2018 By Hank Schultz

Nature’s Bounty continues to ramp up the scientific backing of its products under the leadership of new chief scientific officer Mark Gelbert PhD, JD. An example is a recent study the company conducted on the prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies.

Aker seeks better understanding of krill oil’s potential in lupus research partnership

27-Aug-2018 By Hank Schultz

Aker BioMarine has entered into a partnership with the Lupus Research Alliance that will potentially help sufferers of the disorder, as well as help Aker better understand the mechanisms of action of krill oil.

Rimfrost succeeds in having two Aker krill patents thrown out; Aker vows war will continue

24-Aug-2018 By Hank Schultz

The ongoing patent struggle in the krill oil sphere has taken another turn with a victory for Rimfrost in its contest with fellow Norwegian competitor Aker BioMarine.