Substituting just one meat dish with a plant-based alternative lowers blood ammonia toxins, researchers flag
06 May 2024 --- Reducing meat consumption can positively affect ammoniagenesis — the metabolism of glutamine to form ammonia — among adults living with a liver permanently damaged by cirrhosis. The clinical trial conducted at the US... Read More
USAID commits US$200M to treat acute malnutrition around the world
07 May 2024 --- The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced its plans to contribute US$200 million to purchase and distribute Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) and other specialized nutritious foods aimed at preventing and... Read More
New study explores how omega-3 influences children’s brain development, mood and behavior
06 May 2024 --- The University of Swansea’s School of Psychology, UK, has received a £81,000 (US$102,000) grant to explore the effects of omega-3 on children’s brain health and growth. According to the researchers, the majority of... Read More
UK consumer watchdog slams “mushroom mania” over questionable functional fungi powders
06 May 2024 --- Lion’s Mane, Chaga and other “functional and wellness-boosting” mushrooms that promise a range of health benefits have come under scrutiny from consumer watchdog Which?, as “there isn’t enough evidence... Read More
Nutrition Focus : Healthy Aging
Innova Market Insights data indicates a 7% average annual growth in healthy aging product launches from 2021 to 2023. North America attributed 46% to these food & beverage launches (including supplements) with healthy aging claims in 2023. Additionally, there is a 9% growth for launches tracked... More
Analysis Feature Skincare innovation
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TOP 5 SELECTED INGREDIENTS AS A PERCENTAGE (%) OF SKIN HEALTH SUPPLEMENT LAUNCHES (GLOBAL, 2023)