Postmenopausal sun exposure may be harmful
At doctor visits, women are often asked to list their dietary supplements and medications. But what about the time they spend soaking up vitamin D?
Archives for January 26, 2021
January Launch Pad: Babies, women, pets in focus
It may be a new year, but immunity is still the name of the game. From functional beverages to powders, we’re seeing immunity run the gamut in January launches. The month also welcomed some unexpected formats and even something for the fur babies.
Fermentation specialist NextFerm raises $9.2 million in IPO
Israeli company NextFerm Technologies Inc. has raised $9.2 million in an initial public offering on the Tel Aviv stock exchange, the company announced today.
Herbalife launches mix to convert meal replacement shakes into nutrition-dense baked goods
Herbalife Nutrition is extending its reach into the functional foods category with the launch of a baking mix that uses its Formula 1 shake powder as a primary ingredient.
Strength gains: Abbott to analyse long-term benefits of supplement containing HMB post six-month supplementation
Abbott is studying if the intake of an oral nutrition supplement containing HMB, alongside individualised dietary counselling for six months, could exert long-term benefits - even after supplementation has stopped.
First-of-a-kind study finds ratio of EPA to DHA in omega-3 supplements affect heart disease risk factors differently – Meta-analysis
Omega-3 fatty acids such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are commonly associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), but new research highlights how the ratio of EPA to DHA matter in influencing different...