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Slimbiotics announces strategic Mexican partnership for liver health

Austrian plant-based probiotics player Slimbiotics has announced a strategic cooperation with Laboratorios Columbia to accelerate the development of innovative health products, including those targeting liver health.

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Study supports Guayusa leaf extract’s cognitive and mood benefits

A low dose of guayusa leaf extract may boost cognition and mood in health young adults, while a higher dose may also promote motor-cognitive performance, according to results of a small acute-dosing study.

BASF declares force majeure on vitamin and carotenoid supply after fire at German plant

BASF has declared force majeure on the supply of some vitamin A and E and carotenoid products, with certain aroma ingredients impacted as well, following a fire at a plant at its Ludwigshafen site.

Probiotics may boost immune cell function for marathon runners: RCT

A combination of two probiotic strains may increase the activity of certain immune cells in marathon runners, says a new study from Brazil that adds to the potential immune health benefits of probiotics for endurance athletes.

Fish oil yield is set to recover as the first Peruvian anchovy fishing season ends on a high note this year. ©Getty Images

Fish oil supply to recover as 2024’s first fishing season ends on a high note – GOED

The first Peruvian fishing season this year had ended on a high note, with oil yield expected to hit at least 75k tons, said industry body GOED.

Spore-forming probiotic may ease URTI symptoms

Supplementation with a sport forming probiotic may activate the immune system to help suppress symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection (URTI), says a new study from Japan.