Urbana, IL—Eating avocado daily can help improve gut health, according to a new study from the University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. The study included 163 overweight or obese, but healthy, adults between 25 and 45 years of age. They replaced one meal per day with...
Bradenton, FL—HP Ingredients has announced a new study performed on IQ200, demonstrating the ingredient’s value for brain support, mood support, and healthy aging supplements. IQ200 is a water-soluble ingredient made from Persicaria minor, an herb that has been shown in clinical studies to improve cognitive flexibility, processing speed, and executive...
Australia—New research from The University of Queensland (UQ) determined that vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy caused an increase in testosterone in the developing brain of male rats, leading the researchers to suggest that deficiency in Vitamin D on the mother's side could explain why Autism spectrum disorder is three times...
Mission Viejo, CA—Matthew Jay Budoff, M.D., FACC, FAHA, Professor of Medicine at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, and the endowed chair of preventive cardiology at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, is shining a light on the healing powers of garlic, which he says can help strengthen the heart, yet few...
Arnhem, Netherlands—In October 2020, Innova Market Insights released its annual Top Ten Trends report to gives retailers, brands, and manufacturers insight into consumer demands. Coming in at #5 on the list: Immune Health. Innova reported that anxieties over COVID-19 will continue to be a key focus for 2021 and beyond,...
Kennesaw, GA—A new study published in Beneficial Microbes found that use of probiotic Bacillus subtilis DE111 can modify the composition of the microbiome in preschool-aged children. The study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled eight-week trial performed on 91 children aged 2 to 6 attending daycare. The study noted that while...
Oslo, Norway—Aker BioMarine announced a new pilot product and production method for lysophosphatidylcholine-bound EPA and DHA (LPC-EPA/DHA) from krill. The company points to research in the journal Nature that identified LPC as a primary carrier molecule of DHA across the blood-brain barrier. According a press release from Aker, this uptake...
Zurich, Switzerland—The largest European study on old age, DO-HEALTH, has found that some subgroups experience lower infection rates and systolic blood pressure when they supplement with vitamin D and omega-3. The study was funded by the EU and led by Heike A. Bischoff-Ferrari, Professor of geriatric medicine and aging research...
Bloomingdale, IL—NOW has released another report—its fifth report in 2020—regarding the quality of brands sold mainly on Amazon. This new report focuses on alpha lipoic acid (ALA). Previous reports from NOW include CoQ10 and SAMe, Acetyl-l-Carnitine, and Phosphatidyl Serine. NOW purchased two samples of each ALA from 13 brands that...
Kennesaw, GA—A new study published in Beneficial Microbes has found that Bacillus subtilis DE111 can promote healthy endothelial function and support healthy cholesterol levels. The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial lasted four weeks, and was conducted on 43 participants aged 18 to 65. The goal of the trial was to determine...
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