Low folate and B12 linked to severity of fatty liver disease
Two key B vitamins may be linked to the progression of liver fibrosis in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), say researchers.
Archives for April 10, 2018
Special Edition: Nutrition Regulations
Regulation watch: Dutch researchers urge vigilance on pregnancy supplements
With the use of dietary supplements gaining popularity in pregnant women, researchers warn that current regulations may not take into account longer-term safety and health considerations for the child, adding updated regulations and nutrivigilance...
Study linking astaxanthin and sesamin to reduced mental fatigue 'bears the hallmarks of a modern urban lifestyle'
The combination of astaxanthin and sesamin (AS) may help promote recovery from mental and physical fatigue, according to a study from Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan.
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EAS Consulting Group and FoodMinds announce partnership
Two food industry consulting firms—EAS Consulting Group and the Padilla-owned FoodMinds—announced a new partnership.
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New egg-yolk sports supplement line Yolked gets NSF ‘Certified for Sport’
A new sports nutrition product line made out of fertilized egg yolk by Myos Rens Technology, Inc., received Certified for Sport certification from global testing firm NSF International.
Clinical trial supports absorption, assimilation of magnesium from Jigsaw Health’s MagSRT
Daily supplementation with the commercial MagSRT product improved serum magnesium levels by 22%, and reduced magnesium deficiency symptoms by 63%, according to a recent clinical trial.
$8M investment will help Nutrino uncover trends, marketing breaks based on personalized nutrition
With a successful series A fundraise of $8 million announced today, nutrition-related data services and analytics firm Nutrino wants to build “the world’s largest and most adaptable nutrition insights platform” in part to help manufacturers track trends,...
Herbal medicines and obesity: Comprehensive new review needed to understand clinical efficacy
An updated comprehensive review is required to detail the mechanisms and clinical efficacy and safety of herbal medicines in treating obesity and metabolic syndrome, say researchers in Iran.