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โA very important studyโ: UK Twins cohort shows prebiotics may boost cognitive function
Twelve weeks of supplementation with a combination inulin and fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) led to significant improvements in cognitive scores associated with memory in the study which included 36 twin pairs with one twin in the prebiotic group and the other in the placebo group. “Prebiotics improved cognition but did not impact muscle strength and function, compared…
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NutraCast: Exploring trends and tapping biotic opportunities
Hannah Ackermann, RD, director of marketing and communications at COMET, said identifying these trends is more than just online research; it requires boots on the ground.ย โI attend many of the leading microbiome conferences every year, including Probiota,” sheย said. “Itโs a great way to really tap into the research. I also attend ISAPP [International Scientific…
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And the supporting role in the weight management category goes to supplements
As a result, some of the go-to natural weight management ingredients are losing market share to up-and-comers that either purportedly mimic the effects of semaglutide weight loss drugs (see #naturesozempicโ) or address the nutrient gaps and digestive issues left by suppressed hunger.ย For those more attracted to a measured and sustainable strategy to weight lossโi.e.,…