Probiotic intake lowers body weight, BMI but effects on lipid profile limited
Probiotic supplementation also significantly increased Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium levels, which researchers said could have mediated these changes. Writing…
Ashwagandha, huperzia targeted under proposed dutch supplement rules
The proposed Dutch rules would ban Huperzia serrata, huperzine A and ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) on the grounds of…
GLP-1 drug makers face lawsuits over alleged risk of sudden vision loss
The makers of GLP-1 are being taken to court over alleged sudden vision loss. ABC News reported there…
Malaysia’s Phytogaia sets up grant to support local palm phytonutrient studies
The research grant, set to provide a minimum amount of between RM100k (US$24k) and RM150k (US$36k) in cash…
How turmeric supplements brought bioavailability and idiosyncrasy into regulatory focus
Turmeric supplements, available in concentrated capsules, powders or extracts, are derived from the root of the Curcuma longa…
Patient at UPMC Children’s Hospital tests positive for measles
PITTSBURGH — A case of measles has reached the Pittsburgh area. According to the Allegheny County Health Department,…
Indian firm uses AI, energy infusion to produce higher bioavailability botanicals
Bengaluru-based Greenspace Herbs has so far applied the technology to botanicals such as curcumin, ashwagandha and berberine. Speaking…
Proprietary turmeric extract improves orientation and attention scores in 24-week cognitive trial
Researchers at Japanese health food and functional beverage company House Wellness Foods Corp. evaluated the effect of CLE…
1st-ever close-up image of Earth's 'minimoon' captured | Only handful of Earth's quasi-satellites known | Inshorts – Inshorts
1st-ever close-up image of Earth’s ‘minimoon’ captured | Only handful of Earth’s quasi-satellites known | Inshorts InshortsChinese Satellite Sends…
Indonesian FDA launches initiative to help local herbal firms in NPD, export
The pharmaceutical and food sectors, regulated by the Indonesian FDA, also known as Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan…
Novel Food approval in Great Britain for Sabinsa’s curcumin ingredient
The authorization, issued jointly by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS), permits Curcumin C3…
Japan’s FFC uptake, South Korea’s health supplements production in nutra trends round-up
Both current users of and people with experience taking functional foods in Japan are more likely to be…