Nutrition & Life

The study in a secondary analysis of data from an earlier study that looked at how consumption of freeze dried strawberry powder might affect blood pressure in this group of older women.  Both studies were conducted by a group of researchers associated with institutions in Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Texas and Israel. The research was published

How did 2021 compare to 2020, a year of record-breaking sales and significant shifts in consumer buying habits for dietary supplements and nutrition products? Did those stellar sales and high-growth categories sustain their performance in 2021? If not, how did companies adjust to the changes and what to know about 2022? What lessons did the

The percentage of infants fully breastfed at 1,3, and 6 months significantly decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic among participants of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) in Southern California. The percentage of infants who received any breastfeeding also decreased during these time periods, as reported in a study published in

Melding gummy appeal with nutrient dosage delivery: Challenges & solutions However, the format is not without its issues as consumers look for more efficient ways to receive more accurate and bioavailable doses. The process still remains a complex process for manufacturers. This may explain to date why there are no pharmaceutical gummies on the market,

If you’re feeling more sudden urges to run to the bathroom as you age, you’re not alone. A new study suggests postmenopausal women aged 45 to 54 years are more likely to have overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome. Additionally, obesity and multiple births put a woman at greater risk for stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Study results

Industry sounds alarm over Oregon’s proposed restrictions on hemp/CBD products The new rules were proposed by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission in mid November, with a deadline of Dec. 22 for comments from industry and the public.  OLCC was tasked with implementing Oregon House Bill 3000, passed in the 2021 legislative session. The intent

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has today (14 December) launched two papers that reaffirm the UK’s commitment to improving health around the world through development, diplomacy and research. The Ending Preventable Deaths Approach Paper sets out how the UK will work with partners to address the reality that every six seconds, a pregnant

The event, which is scheduled for February 14, 15 and 16, will be held at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay hotel.  The Summit is hosted by NutraIngredients-USA in conjunction with the Sports Nutrition Committee of the American Herbal Products Association.  The venue is in one of San Diego’s most beautiful locales that features water views

Lief Labs, based in Valencia, CA, announced it has donated about $8,000 in addition to nutrition supplements to support the ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) community.  This has been done through a partnership of Life Cares, the company’s donation arm, and Axe ALS. ALS is a degenerative disease of the central nervous system in which nerve

Data published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition ​found that beetroot ingestion within 48 hours of finishing a marathon did not lead to a faster recovery compared to placebo. “This investigation not only supported previous findings of total metabolic recovery of athletes within 48 h post-marathon but further indicated that beetroot ingestion

Thought LeadersDr. Alice LichtensteinDirector, Cardiovascular Nutrition LaboratoryTufts University News-Medical talks to Dr. Alice Lichtenstein about the American Heart Association’s latest guidelines for a heart-healthy diet, and how they can be applied across different lifestyles. Please introduce yourself and tell us about your background in nutrition. My name is Dr. Alice Lichtenstein. I am the Gershoff

The development stage company, which is based in Surrey, BC, announced last week that it is exploring a potential contract manufacturing agreement with Blue Ocean Tea Company.  As part of the agreement, Blue Ocean’s CEO Mark Arathoon will take the role as head of product development at Pontus.  The two companies had signed a letter

COVID-19 pandemic disrupts health services worldwide New evidence compiled by the World Health Organization and the World Bank shows that the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to halt two decades of global progress towards Universal Health Coverage. The organizations also reveal that more than half a billion people are being pushed into extreme poverty because they

The hallmark features of the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), are systemic pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome. Obesity and other comorbidities have been associated with poor clinical outcomes in COVID-19 patients. Study: Impact Of Sarcopenia In SARS-CoV-2 patients during two different epidemic waves. Image Credit:

Dyad Labs began as the in house laboratory of contract manufacturer VMI Nutrition.  When VMI was acquired and renamed Genysis, Dyad was spun off as a separate company. Pioneering protein methods Prior to 2018 Dyad had pioneered some protein analysis techniques​​ that were adopted at official AOAC methods, according to then vice president Spencer Carter. According

The hope for this long-traded botanical lies in the fact that the plant still covers vast tracts in its native habitat.  The cautionary note is that this acreage has declined significantly in the past 70 plus years and continues to shrink, while demand for the botanical is rising. Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens​) is a member

Data published in the Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging​ indicated that supplementation with vitamin B12, folic acid, with or without vitamin B6, led to significant reductions in the rate of cell loss in the brain (brain atrophy), compared to placebo, in older people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). When researchers from the Chinese University

This is the first time Symrise has committed to a dedicated space for bakery and dairy innovation in the UK, with existing centres in France and Germany, and will facilitate optimisation of UK focused product development. The modern 140m2​ facility is located in Colworth Science Park and includes application labs for bakery, dairy, and drinks,

Professor Jennie Brand-Miller is the professor of human nutrition at the School of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Sydney.  Professor Jennie Brand-Miller She is also the president of the Glycemic Index Foundation and sits on the editorial board of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. ​ Over the past 40 years, she

A diet rich in plant products reduces the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia in the elderly. This is the result of a study by the Biomarkers and Nutritional Food Metabolomics Research Group of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences of the University of Barcelona (UB) and the CIBER on Frailty and Healthy Aging

More extreme weather, continued shipping delays raise risks in botanical ingredient supply chains Shipping delays, unpredicted increases in demand A primary stressor at the moment is the continuing dislocation in transportation systems. Dozens of container ships are stacking up at ports like Long Beach, CA for as long as two weeks waiting to unload.  On