Kratom in sports: Is this a growing issue?
A new paper in Drug Testing & Analysis calls for increased vigilance from anti-doping testing labs after four samples from athletes in strength sports tested positive in 2015.
Archives for December 19, 2016
GNC to overhaul in-store experience in bid to halt sales slide
Supplement retailing giant GNC will hit the reset button on its customer experience by closing all of its corporate-owned stores for one day next week to install new checkout terminals and institute a new pricing structure.
Multi-strain probiotic could aid gut health – even if you’re healthy
A daily dose of multispecies probiotic could help improve intestinal health even in healthy people, according to new observational data.
Electron microscope used to highlight cranberry activity
The release of microscopic images gives graphic evidence of how research on the characterization of cranberry has borne fruit in helping to elucidate a mechanism of action in inhibiting the action of harmful bacteria.
Review supports metabolic benefits of EGCG from green tea
Supplements containing epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) from green tea may increase energy expenditure and impact metabolic rates, and help with weight management, says a new meta-analysis.