Nutrition & Life

The finding was published as a basic research paper today in the journal Clinical Toxicology.​ The research team included Dr Cohen, of Harvard Medical School, John Travis, PhD, of NSF and several other collaborators. The researchers tested two samples each of four products that listed phenibut or a synonym on the product label.  Each product

“I’ve always really loved food—flavor adventures, the sharing of food, growing, harvesting, cooking. It really started when I was very young because my mom is a chef. My dad also is a fisherman and a hunter. So I really grew up with an appreciation of food, gardening, and harvesting, all of the different flavor adventures.

A Cleveland Clinic-led research team found that statistically overweight children who followed a healthy eating pattern significantly improved weight and reduced a variety of cardiovascular disease risks. The study, which was published today in the Journal of Clinical Pediatrics, paired parents and children together throughout the trial. According to the Center for Disease Control and

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has awarded U of U Health funding to establish a new Utah-based Center of Excellence for Total Worker Health® as part of its national initiative to improve workplace wellness and safety through innovative collaborative work. The five-year grant will provide $7 million for the creation and

The report, titled Regulation of Dietary Supplements: Background and Issues for Congress​, was issued by the Congressional Research Service yesterday.  The report, written by health policy analyst Agata Bodie, is an update of an earlier report written former CRS analyst Amalia Corby-Edwards.  The report lays out for members of Congress and committee staffs how supplements

Missing out on the recommended seven or more hours of sleep per night could lead to more opportunities to make poorer snacking choices than those made by people who meet shut-eye guidelines, a new study suggests. The analysis of data on almost 20,000 American adults showed a link between not meeting sleep recommendations and eating

Healthycell recently announced that it surpassed its $1.5 million Bridge Round, securing $1.62 million led by Keen Growth Capital with participation from the Balanced Breakfast Fund. The investment will enable Healthycell to accelerate customer acquisition, expand into brick-and-mortar retail, build out its consumer test kit offering, and complete IRB-approved clinical studies. The Verona, New Jersey-based

“GHOST Energy has been an amazing success story out of the blocks this year,” ​Daniel Lourenco, Ghost’s CEO, told NutraIngredients-USA. “This year was supposed to be a crawl/walk year but we’ve found ourselves immediately at a light jog blowing our forecasts out of the water. GHOST Energy is a top performer in almost all of the

Daily supplementation with 350 mg of Gencor’s branded PEA ingredient Levagen+ was associated with significant reductions in the time people needed to fall asleep compared to placebo, reported scientists in Sleep Science and Practice​. In addition, PEA supplementation was associated with better cognition on waking and a shorter time to feel fully awake, reported the

The new review is the work of researchers based in Bengaluru, India and in North Dakota in the US.  The research was published in the journal Frontiers in Pharmacology​. The researchers noted that there are a plethora of molecules that fit into the category they referred to as non-digestible oligosaccharides (NDOs).  These include fructo-oligosaccharides, xylo-oligosaccharides,

The Arnold Classic in Columbus Ohio goes back to 1989, created by none other than Arnold Schwarzenegger, who wanted to put a spotlight on bodybuilding. Today, the icon is hoping to also shine a light on the importance of mask wearing. However, some recent comments Schwarzenegger made about those who refuse to mask up didn’t

In a 2018 review published in Molecules​​, scientists from the University of Murcia in Spain reported that hydroxytyrosol– commonly associated with olives – has several beneficial effects, including protecting against oxidative stress, anti-inflammatory potential, cardiovascular benefits via its effects on LDL cholesterol, as well as improving skin and eye and eye health. Another review, this

Resveratrol supplements can reduce muscle damage in high-exertion exercise Plyometric training – jump exercises in which muscles exert maximum force with the goal of increasing power – is widely adopted by many coaches as a main training method for athletes. However, when unable to adapt or when overloaded in training, it could cause damage to exercise-induced muscle damage

A digital toolkit for early childcare workers, parents and families designed to ensure nutritious food is provided to children under five is being developed by University of Queensland researchers. Professor Helen Truby from UQ’s School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences said the project had been awarded $1.2 million over three years from the Australian

Empowering families with skills, resources and knowledge to improve their lifestyle is the focus of a University of Queensland study into reducing childhood obesity. PhD Candidate Renae Earle from UQ’s School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences said this was the first time the approach had been explored for childhood weight management in Australia. “This

People of advanced age who are overweight or obese with a higher level of adherence to the Mediterranean diet preserve their cognitive performance and even improve their abilities after three years, according to a new study. The Mediterranean diet does not only have beneficial effects for the cardiovascular health of those who follow it, but

Even though retailers don’t manufacture or distribute the products they sell, consumers expect them to do their due diligence. Federal regulations require dietary supplements manufacturers to comply with GMPs, but they are not required to provide proof of GMP compliance before shipping products. Recently, however, several major retailers and online shopping platforms have begun requiring

Dr Wildman served as Chief Science Officer for Post Holdings active nutrition brands, including Dymatize and Powerbar for about a decade, and has chaired the sports nutrition committee at the American Herbal Products Association for about the same amount of time. “Coming out of Dymatize, I had a lot of momentum and relationships right through

The event, which in past years has been called the Botanical Congress, this year has been renamed to reflect its tighter focus.  The event, called the Congress on Immune Supplements: Regulatory and Research Strategies, is scheduled for Oct. 29 from 7:30 AM to 3 PM, Pacific time at the Mandalay Bay conferenced center in Las

Just Live, an athlete-owned performance CBD brand, has teamed up with health and wellness brand company Vertical Wellness to launch Just Live CBD Sparkling Water. Professional skateboarder and multiple X-Games Gold Medal winner Paul Rodriguez founded Just Live with pro soccer star and World Cup winner Alex Morgan, NBA championship winner Klay Thompson, and motocross

Ginseng, a widely popular superfood, has long been used in traditional medicine. The health benefits of ginseng are largely attributed to compounds called ginsenosides, which are present in the roots, stems, and leaves of the plant. Ginsenosides are known to prevent inflammation, diabetes, and cancer, and can also help control blood cholesterol levels and reduce

Sep 16 2021 According to the World Health Organization, four million people die from obesity-related causes annually. Studies have shown that bariatric surgery is an effective, lifesaving intervention for patients with obesity, however the majority who are eligible for the procedure never advance to surgery. A team of researchers from Penn State College of Medicine