Virgin olive oil intake linked to cognitive preservation via the gut
Higher consumption of olive oil may help maintain cognitive function in older adults by promoting a more favorable gut microbiota profile—as long as it is not refined.
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Kerry Group gauges probiotic potential in the age of GLP-1
As the use of weight loss drugs becomes more widespread, the conversation is evolving from access to adherence through proactive side effect management.
GLP-1 users lack vital nutrients, GNC reports
GLP-1 drug use is increasingly rapidly, with global spending projected to reach $131 billion by 2028. However, little is known about how these medications affect nutrient intake.
Lemme facing class action over GLP-1 supplement claims
California resident Christina Robins is suing Lemme Inc., accusing the wellness brand of misleading marketing practices related to its GLP-1 Daily supplement and seeking class-action status on behalf of similarly affected consumers.
Prioritizing zzz’s: 5 charts on consumer sleep sentiment
Sleep is no longer a secondary benefit but a category driver, with newly released Lumina Intelligence data revealing that it topped the list of consumer health goals in a recent survey.
Global population falls short on micronutrient intake
According to a recent analysis published in The Lancet, more than half of the world’s population consumes inadequate levels of micronutrients essential to health, including calcium, iron and vitamins C and E.
Too little choline: A disadvantage in Latin America
A new study reports that “an astonishing majority” of women of childbearing age across eight countries in Latin America do not consume enough choline, a nutrient particularly important for fetal development.
Taking the consumer pulse in the current biotics market
At the recent IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas event in Salt Lake City, market research firm FMCG Gurus presented the current biotics landscape, painting a picture of a consumer base focused on day-to-day needs and value for money.
Olive oil consumption may curb dementia-related death risk: Harvard study
Americans, particularly women, who consume at least a half tablespoon of olive oil per day significantly lower their risk of dementia-related death regardless of genetic predisposition or diet quality, according to a new study.
Protecting the 'middle-aging' brain: Combination herbal extract might help
A blend of Bacopa, ginseng and whole coffee fruit may boost brain efficiency in middle-age by improving positive mood and memory function, according to a new study funded by Usana Health Sciences.