Helier, Jersey—New research published in the British Journal of Nutrition offers data suggesting a branded trans-galactooligosaccharide prebiotic complex (B-GOS, Bimuno from Clasado) lessens exercise-induced asthma. Ten adults with exercise-induced asthma and eight without the disease took either 5.5 g/day of the prebiotic or a placebo for three weeks. After a...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link="https://youtu.be/_-1RI8oaspg" align="center" title="Choosing the Right Probiotic"][vc_column_text]Dr. Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, MA, RD discusses what to look for when choosing a probiotic and Maria Mendres, NOW QR Microbiology Lab Supervisor describes how NOW Foods tests the quality and safety of its probiotics. *Sponsored by NOW Foods[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]From the moment a child comes into their world, parents are in a constant state of concern. Are their little ones safe, happy and healthy, both mentally and physically? Ensuring growing bodies are getting the nutrition they need can be a hugely stressful part of day-to-day life, especially with busy...
Madison, WI—As functional foods grow in popularity, a group of investigators have published new data suggesting a combination of probiotics and cranberry proanthocyanidins (c-PAC) benefit the gut. A branded c-PAC powder (Cran-Naturelle from Fruit D’Or) was used in the laboratory study. Researchers found that the c-PAC inhibited the growth of...
We all have that friend or family member we think is “naturally” skinny. We attribute their ability to eat a lot of anything they want and not gain weight to their “high metabolism.” Science, however, is now suggesting that the actual ability to limit caloric intake from foods (i.e., energy...
Pregnant women want the best for their babies: no more alcohol, tobacco or other harmful substances. Healthy meals and exercise are a given. When it comes to supplements however, recommendations and usage are not so clear. Sure, most women choke down the horse tablet called a prenatal vitamin, but with...
Help your customers take good care of their gut. They say you are what you eat. If you eat well, you’ll probably feel well and if you eat poorly, you probably won’t. For this reason, digestive health is an excellent reflection of your personal well being. However, while it’s easy...
