The meteoric rise in the popularity of ayahuasca, a potent brew from the Amazon, has not yet imperiled supplies of the botanical raw materials, according to a report from a noted herbal expert.
Using new DNA barcoding techniques Mexican researchers have identified additional species within the Galphimia genus, potentially opening an avenue for new product development.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said the state intends to maintain its lead in the hemp industry by putting the full weight of state government behind its farmers and extractors. The state has taken a lead in shipping hemp plants and seeds to some Latin American...
Supplementing the diet with a combination of different probiotic strains may modulate behavior in healthy volunteers, says a new RCT from Austria that supports the role of the gut-brain axis.
Despite experiencing weak growth in the Latin American markets, global consumer goods company Reckitt Benckiser's slump has been counteracted by pleasing growth rates in Argentina.
Dietary supplementation with Verdure Science’s Longvida curcumin may improve mood and aspects of memory in healthy older people, says data from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
Bacteria-metabolite blends can be used to alter the gut microbiome in infants, either prenatally or post-birth, to reduce the risk and even prevent autism spectrum disorder conditions, claim US researchers.
Daily consumption of Lactium – Ingredia’s alpha-s1 casein hydrolysate ingredient – may improve sleep quality and quantity, according to a new study from Korea.
Humans consuming omega-3 supplements can convert EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) to DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), but this is only a one-way street, and no retroconversion occurs, says a new study that extends our knowledge of how we respond to supplementation.
In vitro tests conducted by researchers at the Yasuj University of Medical Sciences in Iran suggest that the seed oil of a plant in the mustard family warrants further investigation for its potential brain health benefits.
Functional nighttime biscuits developed to relax and calm consumers before sleep is an area with great promise, particularly in Brazil where consumers seek guilt-free snacks that support emotional health, according to Mintel.
The future of cannabis in foods and supplements remains unclear for Mexico following the revocation of guidelines without any next-step plan, but a new regulatory instrument should come soon, says the principal of DPE International Consulting.
Nestlé has patented meroterpenoid compounds, including the salt forms, that promote lactate secretion in the brain to prevent and treat an array of neurological disorders and age-related memory decline.
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In a Brazilian clinical trial, padel athletes who ingested caffeine showed improved efficiency in specific strokes compared to athletes who ingested the placebo.
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Infant formula is driving the most significant surge for omega-3 ingredients in South America and this may explain the rising interest in algal sources, says the Global Organization for EPA and DHA omega-3 (GOED).
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High school students with higher blood levels of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) performed better on university selection tests, suggests a new observational study from Chile.
Extracts from valerian root may change how our brains are connected in relation to anxiety, suggest data from a double‐blinded, randomized, placebo‐controlled clinical trial.