Celsius rapidly expands fitness drink sales aided by capital from Hong Kong
Sports nutrition brand Celsius Holdings, backed by a major investment from a Hong Kong businessman, has recorded strong growth for its nascent line of ‘fitness drinks.’v
Archives for May 15, 2017
Recent omega-3 studies are ‘leap forward’ from population information to RCTs
EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids both drive anti-inflammatory gene expression, while DHA is better at lowering triglycerides and decreasing inflammatory markers, according to recent studies that are said to be a “leap forward” in our understanding.
Algatech aiming for multiple new algae-derived ingredient launches over next few years
Israel’s Algatechnologies is targeting a Q3 launch for a new algae-derived ingredient, with more launches to follow in 2018, the company’s director of marketing and sales told NutraIngredients-USA.
Not Just for Sports: Burt’s Bees’ launch of protein powder reflects category’s diversification
Burt’s Bees is well known for its ubiquitous line of personal care products, from lip balm to hand lotion. It has now forayed into the dietary supplement space with plant protein powder.
Holistic approach that downplays RCTs best path to optimal nutrition, paper says
A holistic approach to optimal nutrition that would include other research modes beyond RCTs will be the best way to get a handle on the modern plague of obesity, authors of a recent paper concluded.
Probiotic proliferation: Australian and New Zealand consumers increasingly open to new health benefits
Australian and New Zealand probiotic product launches have rocketed by 200% in the past three years, with immunity claims becoming widely accepted by consumers alongside traditional gut health benefits.