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MCTs paired with exercise improves health-related quality of life, study suggests
Following the administration of varying quantities of over 2g/day of MCTs over a 12-week period, alongside walking exercise, measures of physical functioning, mental and general health were significantly improved. The Japanese researchers conclude: โTherefore, regardless of the octanoic and decanoic acid composition, it is speculated that the combination of a continuous daily intake of 2โg…
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Food Ingredients Europe 2023: Key themes
Precision fermentation protein As expected, there were plenty of protein innovations to be seen, with many plant protein solutions claiming to provide improved flavour and texture profiles and fermented options providing additional health benefits. At Arla Foods Ingredients, Jeppe Sand Laursen, head of global sales, spotlighted the firm’s fermented whey protein drink conceptsโ in a…
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Chewable beetroot supplement may boost cognition, memory: Human data
Four beetroot-based chewable tablets containing 3 g of a Beta vulgarisโ extract were associated with a 21% improvement in immediate memory capacity and a 12% improvement in delayed memory capacity, compared to placebo. In addition, a 3% improvement in frontal lobe functions and an 11% improvement in cognitive flexibility were detected after supplementation of the…
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Ahiflower Oil matches marine DHA for tissue DHA needs: Study
Data published in BBA – Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipidsโ indicated that brain DHA synthesis and turnover rates in mice fed Ahiflower oil were not statistically different than in mice fed a purified marine DHA-only oil, consumed at realistic human-equivalent intakes that were matched for total polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) content. โThis is the…
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Study elucidates the pharmacological properties of ginger on muscle ageing by profiling human myoblasts
This study focused on understanding gingerโs potential effect on muscle ageing. The authors examined its impact on the expression of metabolites (substances produced during metabolism)ย and their metabolic pathways in the myoblast cells (precursor cells to skeletal muscle). The aim was to clarify how this process works and its pharmacological properties in promoting myoblast differentiation (into…
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Thermogenic supplement plus whey protein increases energy expenditure in active adults
The authors note that, to the best of their knowledge, โthis is the first study to assess [the effects] of a commercially available thermogenic supplement in combination with whey protein supplementation in active men and women.โ The study examined thermogenic supplementsโ impact on body composition, metabolism and subjective variables like mood, sleep quality and eating…
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Dairy protein innovation at FiE 2023: From heat-stable whey to clear protein shakes
FrieslandCampina Ingredients launched a high-heat treatment-resistant whey protein designed for medical nutrition applications. Named Nutri Whey ProHeat, the ingredient is formulated for liquid applications and is said to offer appealing sensory properties such as low viscosity and clean taste, as well as neutral pH. The company says casein โ which is naturally resistant to high-heat…
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Beetroot co-supplementation synergistically enhances exercise performance, review finds
The effect was particularly evident for higher intensity, strength-based exercise and following chronic consumption of supplements. The โNutrientsโ published report concludes: โFew studies have been conducted regarding the combination of beetroot juice with other supplements in recent years. Our analysis indicates that there is evidence of its effectiveness, particularly when exercise intensity is higher.โ โHowever,…
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Is the supplement industry finally giving women something to buy?
NutraIngredients-USA spoke with Kleiner in 2019โ about the topic and at that time, she said despite women being the primary purchasers for everyone, nutraceutical brands aren’t giving them anything to buy. Four years later, has that changed?ย โI think so,โ said Kleiner. โNot an abundance, but things are definitely changing and we have more than…
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November 2023: NPD Launchpad
November new product launches feature on-the-go innovative proteins, nootropic productivity drinks for a natural brain-boost, and convenient lifestyle solutions for holistic health. Source link