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…
How healthy is honey really – and what’s worth paying for?
At first glance, that can feel disappointing. Honey has become shorthand for wholesome eating in a way white…
“Added sugar? No papa”: How marketing shapes consumer perception of healthy brands
When the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recently asked The Whole Truth to drop the…
Mycogenius talks tackling the mushroom supplement transparency challenge
The Ireland-raised, Barcelona-based entrepreneur first became interested in mushrooms while developing his functional kombucha brand, a curiousity that…
Alzchem confronts capacity pressures as demand for creatine booms
“Creatine is skyrocketing,” said Robert Alber, vice president of human nutrition at the Alzchem Group. “New trends in…
Let’s talk about food: Simplifying healthy eating in an age of conflicting nutrition advice
Dr Libby and My Food Bag’s Nadia Lim join forces to bring nutrition back to basics. One week…
The easy way back to healthy eating
Nadia Lim and Dr Libby team up to demystify nutritious meals. Social media has made healthy eating feel…
Jenerise launches creatine with SGS verification
Founded in 2024 by father-daughter duo Steve and Rachael Jennings, Jenerise is UK-based ingredient and supplement company that…
Vitamin D, postbiotics, HMB protein, NMN in nutra research news round-up
Doses of 600-800IU vitamin D were consistently associated with attaining sufficiency (jarun011/Getty Images) Daily supplementation of vitamin D3…
Vitamin D3 fortified chocolate effective for correcting deficiency
Researchers in India and Qatar observed that while a 400IU daily dosage was effective at eliminating deficiency, higher…
Want to live longer? Doctor says friendships beat supplements and saunas
This obsession can lead to isolation, stress and anxiety – symptoms of what is known as “longevity fixation…
Dr Libby: How To Build Stronger Bones At Every Age (& Why Calcium Is Only The Start)
Viva columnist Dr Libby on the important things to consider to keep your bones strong and healthy. When…