Women's health

Is the centenarian microbiome the fountain of youth?

Q&A with IFF: Is the centenarian microbiome the fountain of youth?

By Asia Sherman

“Most of us don’t even want to think about dying, getting frail, losing vitality, closing our eyes for the last time, but one thing’s for sure – it’s coming. The question is when. How many years will you get out of your body? And do we even have any say...

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Postmenopausal women work out too

By Danielle Masterson

Gone are the days of scaled down, pink bottles featuring thin 20-something women. Marketers are beginning to be more inclusive by offering packaging and products that represent reality: athletes of all shapes and sizes—and ages too.

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MenaQ7 Vitamin K may offer heart protection in menopausal women

By Olivia Brown

In soon-to-be published research by Gnosis by Lesaffre, new findings suggest that daily intakes of MenaQ7 vitamin K supplement may improve blood vessel elasticity and regulate blood pressure in menopausal women with arterial stiffness.

NutraCast: Nutritional Concerns of the Female Athlete

NutraCast: Nutritional Concerns of the Female Athlete

By Danielle Masterson

Although women have been underrepresented in nutrition, sport, and exercise science research, there’s a growing understanding of how sex differences and sex hormones influence the nutritional requirements to maximize health, performance, and recovery...

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August Launch Pad

By Danielle Masterson

This month is experiencing a probiotic takeover, along with products for hydration and skin health.

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Internationally-ranked cricket star fueled by Gencor

By Danielle Masterson

Gencor just announced its sponsorship with Danni Wyatt, who recently played in the Women’s Ashes Series and was announced Player of the T20 Series. Over a third of ticket buyers were women, demonstrating how the sport is reaching new audiences. Cricket...

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GNC launches supplemental health care service

By Danielle Masterson

The new service, GNC Health, offers access to licensed medical professionals, reduced wait time for urgent care and personal health appointments for loyalty members.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Amanda Frick, ND, LAc, VP Medical Affairs, Thorne

NutraWomen Wednesday: Amanda Frick, ND, LAc, VP Medical Affairs, Thorne

By Danielle Masterson

Amanda Frick, ND, LAc, VP of Medical Affairs at Thorne, was trained as a Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist. She’s passionate about facilitating health and wellness by driving innovation, education, and safety of dietary supplements. She’s been in...

NIU celebrates innovators making their mark on women's health

NIU celebrates innovators making their mark on women's health

By Danielle Masterson

Across a woman’s lifetime, we experience a variety of differing health challenges. The Innovations in Women's Health Award, first introduced in 2022, set out to identify innovators that our judges could confidently call the ‘best of the best.’

Coming soon: Beauty-from-Within webinar

Coming soon: Beauty-from-Within webinar

By Danielle Masterson

Whether it’s a scoop of collagen in your morning coffee for younger looking skin or a biotin capsule to thicken your hair, there is no shortage of ingestible beauty products that promise to make you glow from the inside out. But how do they achieve this,...

NutraCast: Supporting women in India and across the supply chain

NutraCast: Supporting women in India and across the supply chain

By Danielle Masterson

India’s rich heritage of traditional medicine like Ayurveda has made the country a powerful player in the natural products industry. As such, Women In Nutraceuticals (WIN) recently announced the appointment of Rajat Shah as Global liaison in India, marking...

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Cycle-syncing nutrition: How females can harness their hormones

By Nikki Hancocks

The female hormonal cycle impacts almost every element of a woman’s health and has a significant impact on nutrition needs, yet current healthcare systems are quick to medicate and dampen these cycles as soon as unfavourable symptoms arise. One expert...

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Female athletes failing to meet omega-3 guidelines

By Nikki Hancocks

The majority of female athletes do not meet the current dietary guidelines for omega-3 fatty acid intake, due to taste issues with fish and likely scepticism over supplement quality, new research concludes.

NutraCast: How Motherlove's 4-day work week boosts productivity

NutraCast: How Motherlove's 4-day work week boosts productivity

By Danielle Masterson

Nearly 95% of people desire a flexible work schedule, with flexibility ranking only second to compensation when it comes to what determines workplace satisfaction. This is according to new research from Future Forum, Slack’s research consortium, which...

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