A daily probiotic drink (Lactobacillus Casei) may have the potential to modulate anxiety and enhance training in football players, according to a new randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial.
Women are encouraged to look after their physical health during pregnancy, but mental health may be just as important. When babies are exposed to prenatal stress, they may be predisposed to various adverse health outcomes.
Combining omega-3 fatty acids with a standardized oil from black cumin (Nigella sativa) may significantly reduce inflammation caused by a high-fat (Western) diet, suggests data from a mouse study.
A carrot derived polysaccharide could be a potential effective prebiotic ingredient, according to a new in vitro study simulating the human colon and the host gut barrier .
Dietary supplementation with Verdure’s Longvida curcumin may improve aspects of memory and mood in healthy older people, says data from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial from Australia.
Mars says two large scale studies underway will add to the already thick dossier of data backing its cocoa flavonols dietary supplement. One study looks at cognitive function while the other has a variety of cardiovascular health endpoints.
Supplements of vitamin D may significantly reduce blood pressure throughout the day, with a higher 2,000 IU dose linked to reducing variability in systolic blood pressure, says a new clinical trial.
A combination of lutein, zeaxanthin, plus extracts of blackcurrant, chrysanthemum, and goji berry may improve measures of eye fatigue associated with extended time in front of screens, says a new study from the Nutrilite Health Institute in Shanghai.
Specific genes are linked to the existence and amount of certain gut bacteria, according to new research involving nearly 4,000 individuals which authors say could transform our understanding of common diseases, including obesity, irritable bowel syndrome,...
As coronavirus cases trend back up in the United States demand for botanical ingredients to support immunity will continue unabated, a panel discussion concluded yesterday.
Supplementation with L. rhamnosus GG may help maintain and control HbA1c levels in healthy middle-aged and older adults, says a new study that is reputed to be the first of its kind.
Prenexus Health is ramping up its science program for its sugarcane-derived XOS (xylo-oligosaccharides), with the goal of running three to five new studies every year, said the company’s CEO.
Spanish researchers using a novel intestinal model have shed light on how some of the many compounds found in grape seed extract cause the release of hormones by the cells that line the gut. The findings could help in the development of more effective...
From probiotics to omega-3s, and from personalization to the ‘paradoxical’ effects of exercise on the immune system, a diverse panel of experts explored the intersection of exercise, immunity and nutrition during a recent webinar.
