Research

Study takes multi-nation look at military supplement use

Study takes multi-nation look at military supplement use

By Asia Sherman

A recent paper published in BMJ Military Health contributes an international view of dietary supplement use in the military, comparing frequency, form and motivations for supplementation in the United States, France, United Kingdom and Slovenia.

Fueling the firefighter and tactical athlete with creatine

Fueling the firefighter and tactical athlete with creatine

By Asia Sherman

A recent review published in the journal Nutrients explores creatine as a key nutrient for public safety in countering the physiological stress faced by firefighters and other tactical personnel in the line of duty.

From babies to boomers: How HMO benefits extend throughout life

From babies to boomers: How HMO benefits extend throughout life

By Stephen Daniells

The benefits of human milk oligosaccharides are most associated with infants, but a recent study reported that they improve body composition in overweight adults. These exciting ingredients are poised to offer significant benefits at all lifestages.

L.rhamnosus may improve acute diarrhea in children

L.rhamnosus may improve acute diarrhea in children

By Olivia Haslam

The probiotic strain Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus LRa05 may reduce the severity of diarrhea in children by reshaping gut microbiota and enhancing immunity, according to a new study.

Propolis for the brain: Korean firm explores new uses

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Propolis for the brain: Korean firm explores new uses

By Tingmin Koe

Korean company Seoul Propolis is exploring novel uses of propolis, such as its effects on cognitive health, amid an ongoing trend where natural and functional foods are sought after.

LifeVantage revels in 'activation era' with debut of GLP-1 system

LifeVantage revels in 'activation era' with debut of GLP-1 system

By Danielle Masterson

Nutrigenomics company LifeVantage is turning down food noise by turning up GLP-1 production. The company just launched its MindBody GLP-1 System, a dual product offering that includes MB Core and MB Enhance, which work together to activate natural GLP-1...

NutraCast: Healthy aging breakthroughs: ChromaDex's 25-year journey

NutraCast: Healthy aging breakthroughs: ChromaDex's 25-year journey

By Danielle Masterson

For the past 25 years, Chromadex has been at the forefront of innovation and research in healthy aging. Rob Fried, the company's CEO, reflects on its evolution from an analytical testing service to a developer of proprietary ingredients, with a...

Omega-3s may delay aging by ‘reprogramming energy metabolism’

Omega-3s may delay aging by ‘reprogramming energy metabolism’

By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with omega-3s may help maintain energy metabolism to preserve the function of key organs and inhibit pathological age-related changes, all of which may help delay the aging process, according to a new study from China.

Kids’ bedtimes affects gut microbiota: Study

Kids’ bedtimes affects gut microbiota: Study

By Olivia DeSmit

A study published in Scientific Reports compared the gut flora species composition and abundance in children who were early sleepers to that of late sleepers.

Changes in dietary vitamin intakes among women: Study

Changes in dietary vitamin intakes among women: Study

By Olivia DeSmit

An analysis of data from the past two decades indicates that women are consuming increasingly fewer dietary carbohydrates and less vitamin A, vitamin C and iron. Calcium, vitamin K and magnesium intake has increased during this period.

Parental nutrition knowledge gaps may influence purchasing habits

Parental nutrition knowledge gaps may influence purchasing habits

By Olivia Haslam

A Bayer survey reveals that many consumers are unaware of the impact of parental nutrition on a baby's growth during pregnancy and breastfeeding, with over half reporting they have never received guidance on essential dietary supplements.