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‘Debunking a myth’: RCT shows Moringa leaves may lower blood pressure

Contrary to a public perception in some parts of the world that Moringa oleifera may increase blood pressure, data from a new placebo-controlled clinical study indicate that the leaves may actually reduce blood pressure.

First speakers announced for IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas

Delegate registration is open for the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas in Washington DC, with speakers already confirmed covering topics including postbiotics, the changing retail landscape, microbes and the mitochondria, and fermented foods.

Closing data gaps in Peru support nutrition subsidies

A new case study exploring data coverage in Peru highlights how integrating civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) with identity management systems improve access to nutrition rights and the implementation of better policies.

Nestlé expands medical nutrition business with Zenpep acquisition

In a bid to progress its medical nutrition business and evolve its range of therapeutic nutritional healthcare products, Nestlé has acquired one of Allergan’s key gastroenterology-focused solutions, Zenpep.