By From the Editor's Desk: Is it time to tell pregnant women to ask their doctors about DHA?
In light of developing research on the connection of omega-3s and pregnancy, it’s high time that the medical community consider making omega-3s testing and supplementation a standard part of prenatal care. Perhaps one way to bring this about more quickly...
A recent review paper funded by a Norwegian research grant reinforces the developing story that vitamin K2 is important for cardiovascular health as well as bone health.
Researchers in China put an ancient Chinese remedy for liver ailments, schisandra bee pollen, to the test in an animal clinical trial. They found some correlations between supplementation and decreased liver fat accumulation.
There is little evidence to support the idea that eating breakfast promotes weight loss or that skipping breakfast leads to weight gain, according to a review from Australia published in The BMJ.
A team of British and Nigerian researchers reported immediate effects that suggest a reduction of cardiovascular disease risk after study participants ingested a hibiscus drink.
Intakes of omega-3 fatty acids across the US population are lower than recommended intake levels, showing the need to boost omega-3 consumption for all, but especially vulnerable groups like children and women of childbearing age.
An intriguing method of delivering higher omega-3 fatty acid levels to a foetus’ developing brain is the focus of a new paper that outlines the role of nano-encapsulation technology.
Serious adverse events represented only a tiny fraction of overall reports in a detailed look at data from two major dietary supplement manufacturers, according to a recent study.
Extract of dried schisandra berries may slow down the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, in mice at least, according to researchers in China.
It’s a global industry and there’s a lot happening. We know it’s not always easy keeping up with everything that’s happening around the world that could impact the US dietary supplements industry. The answer? Our weekly round-up of key news from across...
The development of probiotic nanoparticles for food could be on the cards if previously undiscovered insights into their effects on the intestinal flora can be developed further, according to a German research team.
Two new papers add further support for the cognitive health boosts associated with daily intake of Kemin’s Neumentix spearmint (Mentha spicata L.) extract.
