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Medicinal mushrooms saw skyrocketing growth in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Is this the first step in their mainstream journey?

Are medicinal mushrooms on the cusp of mainstream fame?

Researchers with the Fatty Acid Research Institute, in collaboration with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA, recently posted the results of a pilot study which found a potential link between low Omega-3 Index levels and mortality from COVID-19 infection. 

Pilot study finds potential link between omega-3 levels and COVID-19 mortality

A recent study called the Personalised Responses to Dietary Composition Trial (PREDICT 1) study, is among the largest and most detailed on the microbiome after performing deep metagenomic sequencing of 1,203 gut microbiomes from 1,098 individuals. 

New microbiome research finds associations between microbes, diet, and metabolic health

A recent review summarized the current research on marine polysaccharide fucoidan and its potential to limit lung damage from viral respiratory infections. 

Fucoidan may protect lungs from damage due to viral infection, says review of research

Low vitamin K2 status may be associated with increased mortality from COVID-19 illness, according to a recent preprint that is awaiting peer review.

COVID-19 mortality may be strongly associated with vitamin K2 status, says recent study

As part of their collaboration, Aker has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with University of Illinois Chicago for the current intellectual property resulting from the University's work on LPC-bound EPA and DHA. 

Aker to collaborate with University of Illinois Chicago, securing IP rights for LPC-bound EPA/DHA

Brightseed, a bioscience company and creator of the artificial intelligence platform called Forager, has announced preclinical data from its first major discovery targeting liver and metabolic health. 

Brightseed’s AI identifies phytonutrients that support liver and metabolic health

A recently-published study found that a branded eye health formula from Sabinsa Corp. called Macumax supported symptoms of age-related macular degeneration.

Eye health formula from Sabinsa support symptoms of macular degeneration, says recent study

Epax was awarded a $900,000 grant from the Norwegian Research Council to research the potential of new fatty acids for human health over the next four years.

Epax earns grant to research the health benefits of lesser known fatty acids

A recently published study found that ErgoActive from Blue California helped preserve telomere length and reduced the rate of telomere shortening under oxidative stress. 