“Citizen scientists” sought to help identify the gut microbiome’s relationship to food
A new research project is underway that gives a few hundred lucky Americans the chance to map out their gut microbiome.
Archives for February 18, 2020
Plant-based diet may help boost bacteria that protects heart health: Study
Researchers explore the role that diet plays in gut bacteria and how it may impact cardiovascular health.
Twinlab recovery story adds chapter with new manufacturing agreement
Twinlab Consolidation Corp. has entered into a manufacturing agreement with a new contract manufacturer as part of an ongoing effort to rejuvenate the legacy brand.
Modere launches cognitive, sports formulas while bucking downward trend for MLMs in US
Modere, a direct selling company focused on social media as a method of reaching customers, has delved into the cognitive support and sports fitness arenas with new products launched at a recent meeting in Anaheim, CA.
IBM uses AI-powered model to predict age from gut microbiome samples
Artificial intelligence (AI) is now being put to work in microbiome research as researchers use the tool to predict a person’s chronological age based on a microbiome sample.
Meiji eyes 30% growth in sports nutrition business as Tokyo Olympics draws near
Meiji is aiming for a 30% growth in sales of its sports nutrition products this year, with the firm hoping to capitalise on the forthcoming Tokyo Olympics.
Muscle, bone, joint care: Chinese sports nutrition firm CPT sees opportunities in elderly market
Chinese sports nutrition firm Competitor (CPT) has launched three new products catered to active seniors’ lifestyles.
Personalised nutrition in Japan: FANCL launches ‘Personal One’ supplement service
Japanese supplements and cosmetics firm FANCL is launching a new personalised supplement service, Personal One, using data from consumer questionnaires and urine tests.