From the editor's desk
It’s no time to get complacent about omega-3s news
The news this week of the approval of a slate of new qualified health claims for omega-3s shows that even an old dog like fish oil can still learn new tricks.
Archives for June 21, 2019
News in Brief
CBD earmark advocated by NPA makes it into final House version of budget bill
An amendment advocated by the Natural Products Association that would earmark funds for CBD regulation was including in the final version of the 2019 appropriations bill passed by the US House of Representatives.
‘Seminal findings’: First report of safety and efficacy of hemp-derived, CBD-rich extract in healthy humans
Supplementation with a hemp-derived, CBD-rich extract for six weeks led to significant improvements in sleep and reductions in appetite, according to results of a randomized clinical trial in healthy adults.
More than just sports hydration: Researchers outline association between electrolytes and blood pressure
Lowering sodium and increasing potassium intake may exert “convincing blood pressure lowering effects,” especially in hypertensive individuals, according to a paper by Austrian researchers.
Gut-brain axis may be bridge linking chronic pain with microbiome changes
A Canadian study reveals the gut bacteria’s relationship with chronic pain in findings that identify changes in the gut microbiome in people with fibromyalgia.
High protein, low diversity? Athletes' protein-rich diets may compromise gut health: Korean study
Diets high in protein may be detrimental to gut microbiota diversity in athletes, and for resistance athletes in particular, high-protein and low-carbohydrate diets may reduce commensal bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs).