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Probiotics May Help Reduce Antibiotic Use in Children Probiotics have become more widely used for a number of reasons, including lowering the risk and incidence of some acute infections. Although they’re commonly prescribed after a course of antibiotics, a recent...

SuperBerries™ is a proprietary special berries blend consisting strawberry, blueberry, blackcurrant, cranberry, raspberry and red grape juice powders and extracts. SuperBerries™ offers high ORAC units, containing high fruits antioxidants and polyphenol content....

What are the health benefits of Goji Berries? he scientific community has been investigating the health benefits of goji berries, as the popularity of these tiny fruits has grown. Their purported benefits range from anti-aging effects to glucose regulation and immune...

Research Evaluates Prebiotic's Role in Preventing Infant Stunting and Malnutrition Emerging research examines the role of fermented starch in cultivating gut health for infants. Researchers at Flinders University in South Australia, in conjunction with the University...

Those eating a more plant-based diet may have a mix of gut bacteria that responds more positively to tart cherry consumption. Montmorency tart cherries may play a role in improving gut health, according to a small human trial of nine adults combined with a parallel...

AS WE LIVE LONGER, NEW STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE WILL BECOME INCREASINGLY IMPORTANT, SAYS ALGALIF. Cardiovascular disease is now the biggest cause of mortality worldwide, a consequence of population aging and unhealthy lifestyles. There is, therefore,...

With consumers becoming more active today, sports beverages are consequently becoming more popular. Beverage manufacturers are using innovative natural ingredients in sports drinks to give their products an extra edge. By Ieva Jurevičienė, head of NPD department,...

Plant-based beverages are among the fastest-growing beverage segments world-wide. No longer niche, they have become lifestyle products gaining popularity with an ever-growing target group. Matthias Krusche, global product manager, Sig Combibloc, shares more.  ...

A Canadian study investigated the link between early risk factors for obesity (breastfeeding, maternal BMI and birth weight) and growth rates of Canadian children. Overweight and obesity in childhood can lead to negative short-term effects on health, as well as,...

Researchers investigated whether eating frequently or the quality of food determines whether snacking helps individuals to maintain a healthy weight. According to the World Health Organization, 13% of the world’s adult population was obese in 2016. As with most...

A nurse uses a glucometer to collect a blood sample at a free diabetes check-up camp on World Health Day in Hyderabad, India in 2016. Credit: Noah Seelam/AFP/Getty   People with diabetes appear to have a higher risk of developing cancer than those without...

According to surveys conducted by the Center for Disease Control, only about 27 percent of Americans get more than three servings of vegetables per day. (1) Most of us know by now that we need to be eating fresh fruits and veggies everyday in abundance for optimal...