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Bioactives’ moment has arrived

By Danielle Masterson

A new coalition has formed, paving the way for mainstream awareness about bioactives found in plants, fungi and other natural sources.

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Bimuno prebiotic may boost immune health for elite rugby players

By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing the diet of elite athletes with prebiotic galactooligosaccharide (GOS) may reduce the duration of upper respiratory symptoms and support gut health, says a new study that may improve the athletes’ availability to train and compete.

Blazing the trail to accessibility

Radicle Science: Blazing the trail to accessibility

By Danielle Masterson

Improving the cost and speed of clinical trials has been a long time coming. While plenty of hurdles remain, Radicle Science is doing it – all the while maintaining scientific rigor and bettering the generalizability of the findings.

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Clinical trial supports TamaFlex joint health benefits

By Stephen Daniells

A combination of standardized extracts of tamarind seeds and turmeric may improve joint comfort and function, aerobic capacity, and lower body strength in people with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis, says a new study.

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Review: Hesperidin supplementation may support heart health

By Olivia Brown

A new systematic review states that supplementation with hesperidin, a flavonoid commonly found in oranges, significantly reduced cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors including levels of serum triglyceride (TC), total cholesterol (TC), low-density...

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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Review investigates n-3 PUFA impact on bone health

By Olivia Haslam

Larger and more diverse studies are needed to fully understand the impact of n-3 PUFA supplementation on bone health, state the authors of a new systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs).

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Study assesses amateur and elite athlete supplement choices

By Nikki Hancocks

New research suggests amateur athletes are more likely to source information about supplements from less credible sources, compared to elite athletes, due to a lack of access to professionals, suggesting a need for improved education intervention.

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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.

New use, new opportunity: Mood support that starts in the gut

New use, new opportunity: Mood support that starts in the gut

By Danielle Masterson

As consumers get more comfortable with probiotics for gut health, “probiotics plus” is emerging as a key motif. The idea of probiotics for mood support, or psychobiotics, is picking up steam as growing research shows the digestive aids hold promise for...

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