Archives for September 19, 2024

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Prebiotics may improve frailty in the elderly: RCT

Prebiotics may improve frailty in the elderly: RCT

By Stephen Daniells

Three months of supplementation with a prebiotic blend of inulin and oligofructose may significantly improve measures of frailty in the elderly, says a new double-blind, randomized, controlled trial with 200 people.

NutraCast: Fitbiomics on why women are the ultimate biohackers

NutraCast: Fitbiomics on why women are the ultimate biohackers

By Danielle Masterson

Biohacking can take various forms, from exercise optimization to the use of wearables or the simple act of drinking a cup of coffee. Biohacking is currently a $17 billion industry and is expected to grow exponentially by 2030. At the forefront of this...

New ASA rulings target CBD for kids “grey area”

New ASA rulings target CBD for kids “grey area”

By Olivia Haslam

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) identifies two brands making claims that cannabidiol (CBD) is suitable for consumption by children, but “legal and safe are two different things” according to expert opinion.