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The nootropic category is again under that microscope as the Federal Trade Commission has announced the settlement of a case over unsupported cognitive support claims that generated a combined $26 million in fines.
A study published in a major journal shows a cardioprotective role for linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid, further complicating the message about the role of fats in the diet.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected a health claim related to a probiotic that claims to boost the immune system against pathogens in the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts.
Vitamin D deficiency has been documented to be highly prevalent among populations with liver issues, according to Thai researchers. Their new review of published studies outlines what we know so far about the vitamin’s role in liver health.
A study on obese mice revealed a correlation between supplementing with tocotrienols and an increase in skeletal muscle weight and muscle fiber.
DuPont Nutrition & Health's XIVIA Xylitol will see its range of applications expand as scientific evidence continues to earn the ingredient approval in a growing number of countries.