Omega-3 DHA’s brain health benefits may emerge in later childhood
The potential brain health benefits of increased intake of DHA at birth may take several years to emerge, according to data from a small cohort of children.
Archives for June 26, 2013
Herbalife boosts monitoring of products throughout life cycle
Vasilios (Bill) Frankos, PhD and Andrew Shao, PhD are, in a way, the alpha and omega of network marketing giant Herbalife’s increasingly sophisticated commitment to the scientific backing, quality and safety of the company’s nutritional products. Their...
Probiotics have no benefit for IBS, finds new RCT data
Consumption of a probiotic containing functional food product has no clinical benefits for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) when compared to a placebo treatment, according to new clinical trial data.
Daily iron supplement improves baby birth weight, meta-analysis confirms
Taking a daily iron supplement during pregnancy is directly associated with significant increases in birth weight and a reduction in risk of maternal anaemia and low birth weight babies, according to a new meta-analysis.
HPN's new product with Chromadex’s Niagen targets neuroprotection for contact sports
The first product containing Chromadex’s Niagen-branded nicotinamide riboside ingredient is being launched by High Performance Nutrition (HPN) to support neuroprotection in contact sports.
PL Thomas and Nattopharma reforge past links to promote vitamin K2
Old vitamin K links have been reforged as NattoPharma ASA and PL Thomas Inc., announce a new strategic alliance to promote the patented MenaQ7 Crystals Natural Vitamin K2 in the dietary supplement, food/beverage and nutricosmetic industries.