Can a peptide induce weight loss in dogs?
A recently identified peptide holds promise for weight management in companion animals in a market that has few tools to combat obesity.
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Bedtime dose of kava boosts motivation during special ops training
Taking a single nightly dose of kava extract surprisingly increased the daytime motivation to move during two weeks of military special operations training, according to a recent study led by researchers at wellness company Thorne HealthTech.
Nimble Science named NutraIngredients-USA Start-Up of the Year
Health technology company Nimble Science received this year’s NutraIngredients-USA Start-Up of the Year award for its groundbreaking potential to unlock the complexities of the human gut and ability to deliver actionable data for personalized microbiome...
Magnesium, multi-functional hydration claims rise as consumers seek to improve wellness, Circana reports
Wellness-conscious consumers are seeking magnesium-enriched and multi-purpose drinks to improve their health and well-being, blurring the line between traditional product categories, Circana shared in a recent webinar.
Chemistry conundrum: U.S. experts weigh in on European ashwagandha concerns
In an editorial published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, leading natural product researchers summarized the flaws in the botanical research used by European regulators to question the safety of ashwagandha.
Growth Asia Summit 2024
From consumer trust to winning over the authorities: Expert panel answers why food supplements should be invested in science
Consumers do not necessarily actively look for science-backed research when purchasing nutritional products, but they tend to trust that brands would do their due diligence and are the gatekeepers of the science and quality of their products.