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Fibre intake is associated with a lower risk of developing cognitive decline in older people with the Alzheimer’s risk gene APOE4, according to a new study.

With expert speakers confirmed from NOW, Nouri, Postbiotics+, Microba, Zbiotics, NC State University, FDA, Health Canada, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and more, the upcoming Probiota Americas is not to be missed.

Researchers have identified specific brain regions that are damaged by high blood pressure and may contribute to cognitive decline and dementia development.

A new review led by the University of Queensland prompts further research into capsaicin —a molecule derived from red chili peppers—for the prevention of cognitive decline in the aging and obese. It highlights a particular ingredient as a potentially safe and well-tolerated test product in humans.

A recent review has explored several lesser-researched plant sources of antioxidants which could be beneficial in supporting cognitive health.

You still have time to enter this year’s NutraIngredients-USA Awards after we extended the deadline for entries to Monday, April 10.

The randomised control trial notes that frequency of defecation and watery stools reduced following supplementation with B. infantis M-63 in infants up until three months of age, compared to the placebo group.

A randomised control trial (RCT) reports that following the administration of flaxseed oil containing high amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA), scores for verbal fluency were significantly improved in the older adults, when compared to the control group.

Evidence of the health benefits of nature’s polyphenols continues to build, and supplements now provide another key source for these compounds.

Ashwagandha is one of the few herbs which has significant effects on both psychological and physiological aspects of human functioning – but can you list its many rejuvenating health benefits?