May 17th 2024
Researchers examined the effects of MK-7 and menaquinone-4 (MK-4) on neuroblastoma cells to understand how different forms of vitamin K2 impact the expression of genes involved in neurodegeneration and neuroinflammation.
DNA Experts Warn Against Misuse of Next-Generation DNA Sequencing in AHPA Article
October 21st 2016The American Herbal Products Association posted an article cautioning industry and regulators against falling for a few of the pitfalls associated with Next-Generation DNA testing of herbal ingredients.
New DNA Test Method Lets Probiotic Firms Test Multistrain Blends: SupplySide West Report
October 17th 2016The scientists at probiotic supplier Dupont Nutrition & Health (Wilmington, DE) say they have developed testing methodology that makes it easier to identify the bacterial strains in a multi-strain blend.
DDS-1 Probiotic Offers Relief from Lactose Intolerance Symptoms?
September 27th 2016Past preclinical studies have suggested Lactobacillus acidophilus may be effective in breaking down lactose, but a new human clinical study is the first to investigate its ability to offer relief from symptoms of lactose intolerance.