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MaxScientific and Seragon Biosciences collaborate to optimise healthy ageing nutraceutical, Revigorator

Using Seragon's NAD+ boosting technology, MaxScientific will optimise the bioavailability and cellular absorption of its functional ingredient

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Propolis extract can support immune health and reduce upper respiratory symptoms, study finds

After 12 weeks of consuming the nutraceutical, users are 31% less likely to experience upper respiratory discomfort, and when it does occur, the duration is reduced by 34%

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Low-dose aswagandha extract alleviates stress and anxiety in new clinical study

Arjuna Natural's Shoden ashwagandha extract reduced perceived anxiety by 59%, while lowering stress hormone cortisol by 67%

Prenatal supplements often lack in nutrients essential for a healthy pregnancy, study reveals

Researchers found that many supplements lacked choline and iodine, which are crucial minerals in pregnancy, while some supplements contained harmful levels of toxic metals

Vitamin B3 diminishes lung inflammation in COPD patients, study reveals

Supplementation with vitamin B3 was found to reduce lung inflammatory biomarkers by up to 63%, while also increasing blood NAD levels in those with COPD

US-sold kids melatonin supplements pose potential safety risk owing to mislabelling, study finds

More than 50% of the sleep-focused supplements assessed had incorrect dosage labelling, with one product containing 667% more melatonin than the label declared

Kimchi supplement could combat obesity by reducing body fat, study finds

Overweight adults given kimchi exhibited a 7.3% decrease in body fat compared with the placebo group, while also experiencing positive changes to their gut microbiome composition

Mythbusting study highlights the heart health benefits of omega-6 fatty acids

A new report has highlighted the benefits of omega-6 intake — specifically linoleic acid — in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes and elevated cholesterol levels

Cochrane review on iron supplementation sheds light on its benefits in pregnancy

Supplementation with the nutraceutical can reduce the risk of prenatal anaemia, while also diminishing the chances of a child being born at a low body weight

Cocoa flavanols can protect heart health in stressful periods, study reveals

Conusming a flavanol-rich cocoa drink could protect cardiovascular health by mitigating the effects of eating high-fat food and acting as an antioxidant

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New studies reveal Bonolive's potential in women's health and beauty from within applications

Looking beyond the headlines, NBR finds out how Solabia Nutrition's Bonolive can benefit women's health post-menopause, while also enhancing skin smoothness and reducing the presence of visible pores

Demand for natural sugar alternatives spikes, according to consumer survey

MycoTechnology's US survey revealed that the public are actively reducing their sugar intake, while also searching for better-tasting zero calorie sweetening options

Omega-3 and omega-6 intake could reduce a person's risk of developing cancer, study finds

Higher intake of both omega-3 and omega-6 can reduce an individual's risk of 19 different cancers, though this impact varied based on sex and age and omega-3/6 ratios

Gnosis by Lesaffre's Vitamin K2 Scientific Advisory Committee share this year's findings

In the K2SAC's third meeting, experts discussed the potential of vitamin K2 in healthy ageing and cognitive health, while also looking at necessary future endeavours

Vitamins B and E may assist in staving off age-related macular degeneration, study finds

Those who had higher intakes of vitamin E, B1, B2, B6, B12 and folic acid, were less likely to develop AMD

Vitamin K2, vitamin D3 and magnesium prove popular as a combo in global consumer survey

A European consumer survey involving participants from Germany, Italy and the UK reveals a notable interest in the nutraceutical combination

Brightseed's Forager AI platform named as one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2024

The AI-powered software can help companies to identify new bioactives, as well as novel uses for them, allowing nutraceutical, functional food and dietary supplement companies to create innovative products

Vitamin D during pregnancy: study reveals the long-term bone health benefits of maternal supplementation

The children of mothers who take vitamin D during their pregnancy have significantly better bone mineral density, bone mineral content and lean mass compared to placebo

Steam infusion as a method to improve the functional properties of plant protein isolates

The processing method improved the protein content and digestibility of plant-based protein isolates by up to 83 and 98%, respectively, highlighting the potential of this method in functional food manufacturing

Fucoidan for prostate health

The global leader in fucoidan science, Marinova Pty Ltd, has announced it is investigating the potential of its high purity seaweed extracts to support prostate health

Vitamin D deficiency in children linked to obesity and abnormal bone development, study finds

Vitamin D deficiency increases a child's risk of obesity, while also slowing the bone maturation process — suggesting the benefits of monitoring vitamin D levels in this population

Study reveals the elderberry's potential as a weight management nutraceutical

Elderberry juice was found to decrease blood sugar levels by 24%, while boosting fat oxidation by 27% in overweight and obese individuals

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