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A new study published in The Lancet reports that daily supplementation with Niagen, a patented form of nicotinamide riboside (NR), may help improve key symptoms in individuals with long COVID. In this first-of-its-kind clinical trial, participants taking Niagen showed meaningful increases in NAD+ levels—up to 3.1-fold after 5–10 weeks—alongside improvements in fatigue, sleep quality, mood… Read More
Tereos has announced the launch of Actifiber, a corn-based ingredient designed to enrich products with fibre.This new solution enriches products with fibre while reducing calories, without compromising taste or texture. The ingredient is derived from non-GMO corn starch and is developed and produced in France. Actifiber will help food brands improve the nutritional profile of… Read More
Two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials in 125 older adults (≥65 years) examined lemon myrtle (LM) supplementation with 12 weeks of low-load resistance training. In the high-volume group (three sets), LM increased anterior thigh (AT) muscle thickness by 1.29 mm versus placebo (95% CI: -0.17 to 2.75 mm), while in the low-volume group (one set), the… Read More
The study investigated the biological potential of the bark extract of Anadenanthera colubrina. The researchers prepared a hydroethanolic extract and evaluated its phytochemical content and bioactivity. The extract showed high total phenolic content (642.7 mg gallic acid equivalents per gram) and total flavonoid content (416.2 mg catechin equivalents per gram), indicating a rich presence of… Read More
This study investigated the effects of spinach thylakoid extract combined with high-intensity functional training (HIFT) on adipokines and lipid profiles in obese men. Sixty-eight participants were divided into control, supplement, training, and combined groups. The 12-week HIFT (three 30-minute sessions per week) and 5 g/day spinach extract significantly improved metabolic health. The combination increased beneficial… Read More