Archives for May 1, 2018

Rat study suggests creatine may have more muscle-protective benefits than whey protein

Australian researchers chemically induced damage in rat muscles. They found that rats supplemented with creatine had a greater proportion of non-damaged fibers, and larger cross-sectional areas of regenerating and non-damaged fibers.

AHPA notes steep drop in rate of NDI filings; reasons for decline remain murky

A recent sharp drop in the number of NDI Notifications filed with FDA has industry stakeholders scratching their heads and serves to shine a spotlight on the continuing uncertainty surrounding the present system for bringing new ingredients to market.

Life Extension expands supplement delivery format offering with new tea crystals

Dietary supplement maker Life Extension recently launched Kenyan Purple Tea Crystals marketed for its polyphenol content. More tea products are set to launch this year, said senior health scientist Michael A. Smith, MD.

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GPA adds members, makes key hire

The Global Prebiotic Association (GPA) has announced the addition of four new members and has added staff.

Vitafoods Europe 2018: Preview

Nutrigenomics 'driving the next growth stage' as innovation recognised in survey

Personalised nutrition remains firmly in the thoughts of one in four industry professionals (26%), as the raft of nutrigenomic activity from firms such as DNAfit, BASF and Spoon Guru will attest to.