Blueberries may boost brain function for kids: Study
Acute consumption of a flavonoid-rich wild blueberry drink may improve memory and attentional aspects of executive function in healthy children, suggests a study from the UK.
Archives for October 2, 2019
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Commitment to efficacious dosages, proven effects drove brand's founder
The founder of the SFH—Stronger Faster Healthier—brand said his training in chemistry and pharmacology drove him to found a brand based efficacious dosages and proven effects.
Elderberry sales grow as demand increases for superfruits and functional ingredients
With the flu making its rounds, consumers are stocking up on different supplements to keep seasonal illnesses at bay.
Organic and clean trends are making inroads on dietary supplement labels
Overlapping health trends are pushing more companies to have simpler ingredient decks to achieve organic and clean labels.
Omega-3 pioneer Dyerberg defends benefits of fish oil in Scientific American article
Jørn Dyerberg, the Danish scientist who is one of the pioneers of the health benefits of omega-3s, has hit back at a recent opinion piece in Scientific American that questioned the value of fish oil supplements.
CRN takes issue with how Pew reported adverse event finding in recent supplement survey
A new Pew survey on dietary supplements found that 1 in 8 consumers said they or a family member had experienced an adverse event, a finding which has been criticized as a faulty statistic.
Meta-analysis: Omega-3 supplements reduce risk of heart attack and cardiovascular disease
People taking omega-3 supplements are at lower risks of heart attack and other cardiovascular disease (CVD) events but gain no benefit for stroke, according to a new meta-analysis.
Savoury and female-friendly: Sports nutrition expert’s tips for new protein supplement product innovation
Protein supplement manufacturers should explore the current gap in the market for more savoury and female-friendly options when developing new products, according to a leading nutrition consultant.