Asia Sherman

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GLP-1 users lack vital nutrients, GNC reports

1 week ago | foodnavigator-usa.com | Asia Sherman

Researchers at supplement retailer GNC conducted a cross-sectional study in a sample of 69 adults (14 males and 55 females), all of whom had been using a GLP-1 receptor antagonist for at least a month. Recently published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, the study compared participant nutrient intake—assessed through survey questionnaires and a three-day food record—to the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).
Catching up with sleep supplements: A round-up of the latest science

2 weeks ago | nutraingredients-usa.com | Asia Sherman

Effects appear to involve several biological pathways that modulate inflammation, stress response, neurotransmitter activity and gut-brain signaling, and research spans diverse populations—from athletes and menstruating women to obese children with sleep difficulties. According to Lumina Intelligence, sleep is no longer a secondary benefit but a category driver, topping the list of consumer health goals and driving the demand and search for natural sleep-promoting solutions.
Could honey sweeten performance and recovery outcomes in the military?

2 weeks ago | nutraingredients-usa.com | Asia Sherman

According to a recently published study, six weeks of supplementation with the rare and valued honey can reduce skeletal muscle-related inflammatory biomarkers thanks to its rich nutritional profile and high phenolic content.
Linking taurine supplements to cancer: ‘A big headline-grabbing leap’

2 weeks ago | nutraingredients.com | Asia Sherman

The Natural Products Association (NPA) trade organization stated that contrary to sensationalized headlines and speculative conclusions, the study does not demonstrate that dietary taurine intake causes leukemia or poses a safety risk to consumers. “While the media and the authors are unabashedly and irresponsibly positioning the study that dietary intake of taurine leads to leukemia, nothing could be further from the truth,” said Daniel Fabricant, PhD, president and CEO at NPA.
Linking taurine supplements to cancer: ‘A big headline-grabbing leap’

2 weeks ago | nutraingredients-usa.com | Asia Sherman

The Natural Products Association (NPA) trade organization stated that contrary to sensationalized headlines and speculative conclusions, the study does not demonstrate that dietary taurine intake causes leukemia or poses a safety risk to consumers. “While the media and the authors are unabashedly and irresponsibly positioning the study that dietary intake of taurine leads to leukemia, nothing could be further from the truth,” said Daniel Fabricant, PhD, president and CEO at NPA.
Probiota Pioneers: Hydrosome Labs on ultrafine bubbles in the microbiome space

3 weeks ago | nutraingredients-usa.com | Asia Sherman

Initially developed as a consumer bottled water concept, the technology, which produces bubbles invisible to the naked eye, showed potential for broader scientific and commercial applications, but its core mechanisms were not yet fully understood. Recognizing an opportunity, Hydrosome Labs was formally incorporated in 2021, and it began building a multidisciplinary team of researchers, engineers and innovators committed to advancing ultrafine bubble science.
Probiota Pioneers: Nūmi talks bold ambition and drive to replicate human breast milk

3 weeks ago | nutraingredients-usa.com | Asia Sherman

The company was founded in 2023 by Eden Banon, who brings a venture capital background advising deep tech start-ups, and Eugénie Pezé-Heidsieck, who holds a PhD in cellular and molecular biology. As two women in their thirties, they say they were drawn to the topics of breastfeeding and infant nutrition and driven by a shared belief that some of the world’s most pressing challenges can be solved at the intersection of deep science and entrepreneurship.
Probiota Pioneers: Trilliome on using rare plants for precision microbiome outcomes

3 weeks ago | nutraingredients-usa.com | Asia Sherman

Co-founded by microbiome and technology expert Dr. Tim Mak and molecular biologist Dr. Patrick Guye, Trilliome distinguishes itself by isolating bioactive compounds from Asian fruits, offering an alternative to more conventional approaches that rely on generic fibers or common probiotic strains for broad-spectrum applications.
Supplement industry calls for exemption from pharmaceutical tariffs

4 weeks ago | nutraingredients-usa.com | Asia Sherman

The department’s inquiry—launched April 1 through its Bureau of Industry and Security under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962—is focused on whether imports including finished and generic drug products, medical countermeasures and critical inputs like active pharmaceutical ingredients pose a risk to national security. The 232 Docket for pharmaceuticals closed to comments on May 7 with some 240 submissions, including those from supplement industry representatives.
Of the essence: Trade court says BASF fish oils are duty-free extracts

1 month ago | nutraingredients-usa.com | Asia Sherman

“From a qualitative perspective, it retains a form, odor, taste, color and health profile similar to the fish source,” Judge Joseph A. Laroski, Jr. stated in his opinion issued on May 2.