Mind the gap – research shows there is a major knowledge gap in the junk-filled, ultra-processed food choices and not-so-healthy supplements people take every day. Two-thirds of consumers still don’t know how to spot ultra-processed foods or artificial ingredients in their supplements, according to a new survey of 2,000 Britons. Key Facts: ● 8 in … Read more
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December 5, 2023 — New research shows that a long-chain fatty acid – trans-vaccenic acid (TVA) – found in meat and dairy products improves immune cell function and anti-tumor immunity in vivo. Rather than suggesting people increase their intake of red meat and dairy, as this has been linked to adverse health effects, the researchers … Read more
(Image credit: Natures Crops International) December 5, 2023 — A brain lipid research team suggests Ahiflower nutrition (Buglossoides arvensis) oil can be a valuable plant source to maintain tissue turnover of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), similar to dietary DHA. New research has found that Ahiflower oil is as efficient as purified marine DHA at developing DHA … Read more
December 01, 2023 — This week in nutrition news, Pharmavite has acquired Bonafide Health to expand its offering of women’s health products. Meanwhile, Univar Solutions Canada became the exclusive distributor for Chemi Nutra’s portfolio of nutraceutical ingredients in Canada, and Kyowa Hakko Bio was approved to sell three breast milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) in the US. … Read more
Nov 24, 2023 — With a focus on innovation and efficacy, the recently launched partnership between Italian botanical extract manufacturer Indena and dsm-firmenich will develop new products that combine phytonutrients with essential nutrients, backed by science. Nutritional insight sits down with Martin Dos Ramos, VP of nutritional supplements at dsm-firmenich, to discuss the role of … Read more