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The study shows that the benefits of insoluble dietary fiber go beyond fiber, and points to the need to consider the composition of bioactives in dietary fibers and the need to preserve them during processing.

The clinical trial is supported by a grant from UK government innovation agency Innovate UK as part of the Better Food for All program.

The extract significantly improved fasting blood glucose levels in prediabetic subjects after 12 weeks of supplementation.

By the end of 2023, Fonterra will have built a new microbiome research center where the two groups can collaborate. The research center will be located at University College Cork, home of APC Microbiome Ireland.

CHAMP offers higher sensitivity compared to other profilers, resulting in fewer false indicators, claims developer Clinical Microbiomics.

The study found that supplementation with vitamin K2 menaquinone-7 significantly reduced dephosphorylated undercarboxylated MGP in hemodialysis patients. However, the dosage did not translate to a reduction in vascular calcification.

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A lead scientist from Herbalife discusses how her team conducted a study to identify new Aloe vera extract effects on gastrointestinal cell balance.

The researchers investigated the pharmacokinetic properties of the pomegranate extract, Pomella, from Verdure Sciences.

The Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences aims to make the topic of gut microbiome health friendlier to the public even as research advances.

Results showed that overall gastrointestinal discomfort 90 minutes after a high-caloric meal was significantly improved following supplementation with Benegut, compared to placebo and baseline.

As consumers embrace active lifestyles, especially post-pandemic, clinical research on joint health ingredients is hopping.

Nutrition research has advanced in 50 years. But is it good enough to make solid dietary supplement recommendations for public health today? CRN’s “Science in Session” addressed the need for better biomarkers and a holistic approach.

The investigated the effects of an aged black garlic extract, called ABG10+ from Pharmactive, in patients exhibiting Grade-1 hypertension and receiving a prescribed drug treatment.

Results showed that the extract significantly reduced the severity of pain and frequency of certain symptoms.

PLT Health Solution has announced the receipt of an expanded license from the Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) of Health Canada to market its AlvioLife ingredient for respiratory health support in Canada.

A recent study found that Actiful, a blend of Citrus sinensis (sweet orange) and Punica granatum (pomegranate) extracts, may act as a dietary modulator of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs), which have been associated with a variety of age-related chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Researchers observed a change in microbial composition following the consumption of the citrus flavonoid blend.

Results showed that uric acid declined for up to 24 hours after ingestion of a single capsule dose.

A recent study investigated the effects of a probiotic strain, Bacillus subtilis MB40 from Bio-Cat Inc. (Troy, VA), on the immunity of piglets exposed to foodborne pathogen, Listeria monocytogenes.

In the 10-day, four-arm, parallel, randomized trial, inulin was administered either in pure form or incorporated into shortbread biscuits, milk chocolate, and a rice drink.

Microbial phenolic metabolites associated with peanut consumption may positively impact memory and mood, says recent study.

Layn Natural Ingredients has announced the results of a new human clinical study demonstrating the ability of its SophorOx ingredient to reduce oxidative stress and support weight management.

CbdMD has announced the publication of safety data that support a safe upper dose of its proprietary broad spectrum CBD blend.

A recent animal study found that Pharmactive’s branded saffron extract, affron, helped boost the body’s endogenous production of melatonin.

Will a clinical study really boost the value of your nutraceutical?

The reports were created using data from the GOED Clinical Study Database tracking human clinical studies on EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids.

Gnosis by Lesaffre has announced the results of a study that investigates the potential of S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) to repress the expression of genes associated with the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

The systematic review and meta-analysis was published in Nutrition Reviews.

PLT Health Solutions has announced the results of a six-month clinical study validating and expanding on three previous double-blind studies demonstrating the joint health benefits of its AprèsFlex 5-Day Joint Support ingredient.