South Korea: Success for national healthy ageing strategy
The South Korean government has hailed the success of a national food industry strategy that has reduced frailty, nutrition, and malnutrition rates among the elderly population.
View ArticleHealth and wellness trends during a cost-of-living crisis
Consumers recognise the impact of economic uncertainty on their health – but are largely unwilling to compromise on their spending habits, according to Mike Hughes, head of research and insight at FMCG...
View ArticleQuestions over study linking cocoa flavanols with memory benefits
Flavanol intake can restore hippocampal-dependent memory in older adults with lower-quality diets, claim UK-based researchers. But experts have questioned the findings of the study, which they say is...
View ArticleSports and active nutrition report: Tapping into the active lifestyle [Report]
The sports nutrition category is growing – but do you really know who today’s active nutrition consumers are and the specific health benefits they are looking for?
View ArticleHow brands can cater to the new sports nutrition consumer
The sports nutrition category has evolved to encompass nutrition for an active lifestyle, catering to a new audience beyond bodybuilders and competitive athletes. But how can brands capitalise on these...
View ArticleFlexing the mental muscle for performance nutrition innovation
Read a summary of Fonterra's Athlete Incubator Project to learn how the needs of Athletes will shape future trends and opportunities for performance nutrition.
View ArticleSports, screens, and simulations: Eye health supplements address impact of...
Increased exposure to laptops and mobile devices, a rise in e-gaming, and the role of spatial awareness in peak athletic performance mean eye health is under the spotlight like never before.
View ArticleAn unlikely ally? Bodybuilding supplement may protect against Alzheimer’s
A muscle-building supplement popular with bodybuilders may hold the secret to protecting memory in older age, say US scientists.
View ArticleAre consumers ready for brain health claims?
Interest in products that boost brain health is on the rise – but there is some way to go before the category can compete with more established segments, say industry analysts.
View ArticleObesity may impair the brain's response to nutrients, study suggests
Brain responses to nutrients are severely impaired in obese individuals, which does not improve even after successful dietary weight loss, a study suggests.
View ArticlePolyphenols and depression: The story so far
There has been much discussion around the positive effects of dietary polyphenols on depression. But how conclusive is the evidence?
View ArticleCould probiotics help slow age-related cognitive decline?
Probiotic supplementation may help prevent age-related cognitive decline, paving the way for new, non-invasive treatments that leverage the gut microbiome to maintain brain health, a study suggests.
View ArticleMeeting consumer demands for quality collagen peptides
The demand for collagen ingredients has seen a sharp and steady increase, especially as skin health applications. Wellnex Dipeptide can help manufacturers and consumers meet this demand for natural,...
View ArticleUK children at risk of inadequate intake of key nutrients
Evidence suggests that certain groups of UK children may be at risk of inadequate intakes of iron, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin D, and of low vitamin D status, according to a government advisory report.
View ArticleDietary antioxidant levels in Alzheimer’s ‘half that of normal brains’
Dietary levels of antioxidants including lutein, zeaxanthin, lycopene, and vitamin E in brains with Alzheimer’s disease are half those in normal brains, say US researchers.
View ArticleMixing berries with bananas limits bioavailability of flavan-3-ols
Consumers who slurp down smoothies in an attempt to boost their health should beware mixing berries with bananas if they want to reap the benefits of flavan-3-ols.
View ArticleRomega® phospholipid-bound omega-3 from Norwegian herring caviar [CoA and...
Romega® is sourced from Norwegian herring caught in MSC-certified fisheries and produced using a patented process that gently separates the protein and lipids in herring caviar.
View ArticleDigital startup leverages biomarker analysis with neuro-nutrition [Interview]
Digital mental health startup HEALTHY-LONGER combines neuro-biomarker analysis to identify nutrient deficiencies impacting mental health with highly personalised neuro-nutrient recommendations.
View ArticleUnderstanding how KSM-66 Ashwagandha reduces stress and anxiety [Infographic]
KSM-66 Ashwagandha root extract (Withania somnifera) is a multipurpose adaptogen that has been proven through science to improve an individual's ability to cope with stress.
View ArticleAdding milk fat globule membrane to infant formula confers long-term brain...
Milk fat globule membrane (MFGM), a complex component of mammalian milk that can be added to infant formula, has been shown to confer long-term cognitive benefits, including measures of intelligence...
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