Cocoa flavanols can improve eye and brain function, study
A new study from researchers at the University of Reading claims that consumption of cocoa flavanols may improve aspects of eye and brain function.
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Energy drinks boost functional beverage category
Energy drinks are becoming more popular in the United States as younger consumers move into their prime consumption years – and energy drinks continue to deliver a distinctive benefit, says a new report from Packaged Facts.
Folic acid supplementation not associated with colon cancer: Meta-analysis
New research analysing data from the three largest trials of folic acid and the risk of colon cancer has suggested that supplementation has no effect on the risk of developing the disease.
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Robinson Pharma gets USP mark for omega-3 softgels
Robinson Pharma Inc.’s omega-3 30 percent fish oil softgels are set to carry the USP Verified Mark on its product label after verification by the USP DSVP (Dietary Supplement Verification Program).
Vitamin E tocotrienols may reduce cholesterol: RCT data
Supplements containing a mixture of tocotrienols – forms of vitamin E – may reduce cholesterol levels by about 15 percent in people with raised cholesterol, says a new study from Malaysia.
Vitamin Angels welcomes KGK Synergize and Build Nutrition initiatives
Contract research organization KGK Synergize has announced a new initiative to donate a portion of every contract signed to Vitamin Angels, while Build Nutrition will work towards providing the means to distribute a bottle of vitamins to a pregnant woman.
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UAS Labs provides probiotic research scholarship to SDSU
Probiotics player UAS Laboratories will provide two scholarships to students at South Dakota State University (SDSU) to support probiotic research efforts.
Quote:Unquote. Pearls of wisdom from the podium at SupplySide East
If you didn’t make it to Supply Side East (or were too busy cutting deals in the exhibition hall to catch up with the conference) we’ve collated some pearls of wisdom from the education program to give you something to chew on with your coffee this morning…