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Mar
2019
LEUCINE-ENRICHED ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS MIXTURE MAY BOOST MUSCLE RECOVERY: AJINOMOTO STUDY
Supplementation with a leucine-enriched essential amino acid mixture during training may protect untrained men from muscle damage and boost muscle recovery, says a new study from Japan. Eight days of supplementation with the leucine-enriched essential amino acid (LEAA) mixture were associated with significant reductions in creatine phosphokinase (CPK), a marker of exercise-induced muscle damage, according... Read More
19
Oct
2018
Probiotics, sleep and brain health
Improving the gut microbiota could improve sleep quality, as the gut bacteria also produce melatonin that the brain uses to regulate sleep. Probiotics have a long history of improving digestive and immune health, but every day researchers are uncovering more about how probiotics can improve other aspects of life outside the gut, including skin health,... Read More
A new pilot study has found that krill oil supplementation stimulates mTOR signaling in resistance trained subjects, boosting its potential application as a sports nutrition ingredient. HTTPS://WWW.NUTRAINGREDIENTS-USA.COM/ARTICLE/2018/05/04/KRILL-OIL-BOOSTS-MUSCLE-GROWTH-SIGNALING-IN-STUDY
Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086 (GanedenBC30) may boost the adsorption and digestion of protein and improve muscle health in different populations, according to a review of the current science. HTTPS://WWW.NUTRAINGREDIENTS-USA.COM/ARTICLE/2018/02/16/PROBIOTIC-GANEDENBC30-MAY-BOOST-PROTEIN-ABSORPTION-AND-UTILIZATION-REVIEW
The use of a gamma-cyclodextrin formulation in curcumin supplements could provide a significant boost to bioavailability, say researchers who report a 39-fold improvement versus standardised unformulated curcumin. HTTPS://WWW.NUTRAINGREDIENTS.COM/ARTICLE/2018/04/06/BETTER-BIOAVAILABILITY-NOVEL-CURCUMIN-FORMULATION-COULD-OVERCOME-ABSORPTION-ISSUES
Postbiotics—the metabolites and/or cell-wall components released by probiotics—have been touted to play a more active, upgraded role, surpassing probiotics as a way to enhance functional food. HTTPS://WWW.NUTRAINGREDIENTS.COM/ARTICLE/2018/03/11/PROBIOTICS-2.0-ARE-POSTBIOTICS-A-CONTENDER-TO-BETTER-ADDRESS-SKIN-AND-GUT-HEALTH
After impressive 2016 sales landed probiotics a spot on last year’s list of ingredients to watch, it’s clear that probiotics continue to shine. SPINS tells Nutritional Outlook that in 2017, probiotic supplements were once again the number-one bestselling ingredient in both the natural and specialty gourmet channels, with 4.0% and 10.6% growth, respectively. In the... Read More
Synbiotics, or the pairing of a probiotic organism with a compatible prebiotic, remains an alluring concept, but one that still needs more data support, experts say. HTTPS://WWW.NUTRAINGREDIENTS-USA.COM/ARTICLE/2017/11/07/RESEARCH-BACKING-FOR-SYNBIOTIC-EFFECTS-STILL-A-BIT-THIN-EXPERTS-SAY
20
Oct
2017
A Macro Look at the Microbiome.
If there’s one topic piquing the attention of scientists, nutraceutical formulators, and big pharma alike, it’s the study of the human microbiome. Here lies an area that holds so much promise, from immune- and digestive-health implications to those impacting cognitive health, longevity, and more. But, like all areas of science in the infancy stage, its... Read More
It’s no secret that Americans are in tune with the benefits of probiotics. According to the Council for Responsible Nutrition’s 2016 Annual Survey on Dietary Supplements, probiotics are among the most popular of supplements, with 13% of supplement consumers choosing them. And while about 71% of American adults overall take some kind of dietary supplement,... Read More