Coffee cherry extract shows memory benefits in novel RCT
Daily supplementation with an extract from coffee cherry may boost working memory in middle-aged Americans, according to data from a “first-of-its-kind remote clinical trial".
Archives for August 12, 2024
Vitamin D and pregnancy: Cochrane reviews evidence, cuts questionable studies
Citing trustworthiness red flags, an updated Cochrane review of the evidence on the effects of vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy significantly reduced the number of studies included in previous assessments.
Gemini v. ChatGPT: Which AI chatbot creates a better nutrient-rich meal plan?
When prompted, AI chatbots Bard (now Gemini) and ChatGPT failed to create meal plans with adequate amounts of certain macro- and micro-nutrients, which would require supplementation in certain populations.
Ancient Drinks expands retail presence on West Coast, uses ‘hyperbole’ to differentiate in sports drink category
Ancient Drinks is taking its first major step beyond its direct-to-consumer roots and into retailers on the West Coast and the Southwest, including natural retailers Lassens and Good Earth Markets, as it tries to rewrite the sports drink branding...
Probiotic combination may boost liver function: Study
A combination of three probiotic strains with or without a postbiotic may reduce levels of liver enzymes and support liver health and function, says a new study from Glac Biotech Co. in Taiwan.