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The three waves of aging

By Danielle Masterson

Researchers have built a plasma-protein clock that produces an accurate snapshot of an individual's biological age.

NutraCast: NutriSense on glucose monitoring

NutraCast: NutriSense on glucose monitoring

By Danielle Masterson

Continuous glucose monitors have traditionally been tied to diabetics, but these devices can offer a window into the metabolic health of anyone.

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Care/of heads to Target

By Danielle Masterson

Since their launch in 2016, over 6 million people have taken their quiz. Now Care/of is taking their online insights and to a Target aisle near you.

NutraCast: Ara Katz of Seed Health

NutraCast: Ara Katz of Seed Health

By Danielle Masterson

Seed health is a biotech startup that’s developing novel uses of bacteria to improve human and planetary health. Seed’s co-founder and co-CEO joined the NutraCast to discuss her work, describing how she got here, where she’s headed, and what legacy she...

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GNC leverages store footprint via same-day delivery deal

By Hank Schultz

GNC is finding a way to leverage its extensive store footprint to improve its ecommerce performance by pairing with delivery service Shipt to enable same day delivery of products direct to consumers.

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Research team designs novel Microbiome Search Engine 2

By Danielle Masterson

When it comes to large-scale mining of microbiome data sets, the process can be complicated, tedious, and downright overwhelming. Given the large volume of data, it is difficult to relate a new microbiome sample to the huge number of existing microbiome...

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We need to address infant gut deficiency now, researchers warn

By Danielle Masterson

Initially thought to play a limited role, evidence shows the gut microbiome performs essential duties related to digestion and metabolism, immune system development and neurotransmitter production that affect behavior and cognitive function—from the moment...

NutraCast Podcast: Sun Genomics on personalized probiotics

NutraCast Podcast: Sun Genomics on personalized probiotics

By Danielle Masterson

Sun Genomics is a custom probiotics startup that uses personalized science to improve gut health. The company's first consumer product, Floré, analyzes the microflora of stool and uses the results to craft a custom probiotic. Through DNA sequencing,...

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'Vigorous' RCT debunks blood type diet

By Nikki Hancocks

A newly published intervention study has added weight to those debunking the celeb-lauded 'blood type diet', concluding that blood type is not associated with the effects of a plant-based diet on body weight, body fat, plasma lipid concentrations,...

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Bayer completes Care/of investment

Bayer has announced the completion of its investment in Care/of, giving it a majority ownership in the personalized nutrition player. The deal deepens Bayer’s capabilities in the personalized healthcare and nutritionals space.

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