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Microphyt explores microalgae for weight management, identifies side benefits
โMost significant findings are related to improvement in VฬOโ max and decrease in resting heartย rate toย improve exercise capacity and cardiovascular fitness, which are major components during weight management interventions, in particular for long-term adherence,โ Christel Lemaire, marketing manager at Microphyt, told NutraIngredients-USA. The Microphyt-sponsored study was conducted in collaboration with global consulting firm Increnovo and…
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Flavonols may reduce the risk of cardiovascular conditions: Study
Chinese researchers studied follow-up data from 11,679 U.S. adults drawn from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and determined, after adjusting for several factors, that flavonoid intake had a greater significant protective effect on all-cause mortality reduction for individuals over the age of 40. Regarding cardiovascular disease (CVD), their analysis indicated that quercetin and…
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Omega-3 levels linked to prevalence of frailty in older adults
The cross-sectional study drew on data from the UK Biobank, a large population-based cohort of participants between the ages of 40 and 69, recruited from 22 assessment centers between March 2006 and December 2010 in England, Scotland and Wales. โFrailty is a common geriatric syndrome characterized by unintentional weight loss, exhaustion, slow walking pace, low…
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NPD Launchpad: From pre-workouts and hydration to mushroom blends and hormonal support
Back to the core Leading sports nutrition brand MyProtein launched a new pre-workout range Origin, consisting of Pre-Workout, Stim-Free and Dry Scoop lines. Origin Pre-Workout contains beta alanine, L-arginine, L-citrulline malate, L-Theanine amino acids, as well as 300 mg of caffeine.ย Origin Stim-Free provides a caffeine-free alternative, and Origin Dry Scoop is the UK’s first approved…
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Cranberry intakes may regulate lipid and glucose profiles: Review
The findings, published in the journal Nutrientsโ, also associated intakes with a significant decrease in markers of insulin resistance, while dried forms of cranberry within supplements were found to notably decrease fasting insulin levels. No associations were reported with TC, HDL-C, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C, triglyceride (TG), fasting blood glucose (FBG), glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) and…
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dsm-firmenich teams with SCN BestoCo for omega-3 gummy innovation
โOmega-3s are one of the worldโs most well-recognized supplements, prized for their broad benefits in human health,โ said Judy Underwood-Brooks, senior director of North America sales at dsm-firmenich. โBut despite high omega-3 awareness, innovating new formats within this realm has remained challengingโuntil now.โ The strategic alliance responds to the increasing preference for gummies as easy-to-supplement…
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Higher omega-3 status linked to reduced risk of long-term cardiac events
The scientists previously evaluated the effect of six months of omega-3 treatment after a myocardial infarction. This study assesses what happened to participants over a six-year follow-up period. โEven after two years the number of cardiac events was way lower in those who had been treated with omega-3 for just six months. Thatโs a very…
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Sustainability mission leads to eggshell-derived veggie collagen
The supplier, which specializes in eggshell membrane (ESM) ingredients, launched in 2014 to tackle the growing problem of waste generated by food factories, aiming to give a second life to the egg industry waste and contribute to a circular economy.ย What started as a sustainability research initiative soon evolved into a strong nutraceutical offering, as…
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โOne and doneโ synergistic supplements brand shares key to success
The company, established in 2011, launched its flagship product to support heart health and healthy ageing, following the personal health journey of founder Daithi OโConnor.ย It initially focused on providing one comprehensive powdered formula with 26 synergistic ingredients, which aimed to simplify consumer health routines by promoting a โone and doneโ approach, Nicola Sainty, business…
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โOne and doneโ synergistic supplements brand shares key to success
The company, established in 2011, launched its flagship product to support heart health and healthy ageing, following the personal health journey of founder Daithi OโConnor.ย It initially focused on providing one comprehensive powdered formula with 26 synergistic ingredients, which aimed to simplify consumer health routines by promoting a โone and doneโ approach, Nicola Sainty, business…