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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. 

Ergothioneine from Blue California may help preserve telomere length, says new study

. The company, headquartered in Cambridge, UK, is a pioneer in applying network science—particularly linked to the microbiome—to biology. Its award-winning, trademarked AI-augmented knowledge discovery and analytics platform, e[datascientist], helps companies looking to innovate with next-generation food, personal care, cosmetics, and agritech products, supported by science. The platform harnesses the latest graph technology and Microsoft’s advanced machine learning and cognitive services

Advances in microbiome-based data science and technology—including AI-based analytics and the mainstream accessibility of powerful computer processing—will play a key role as next-generation food producers look to accelerate our understanding of nutrition and health.

Microbiome data science’s key role in next-generation food products

A new study published by the Fatty Acid Research Institute in conjunction with The Cooper Institute sheds some new light on how omega-3 fatty acids may support heart health. 

Higher levels of omega-3s associated with better heart rate recovery, says new study

Companion Sciences has announced the completion of a new trial testing tolerability and palatability of CBD and glucosamine chew in dogs with osteoarthritis.

Recently completed trial tests tolerability of CBD and glucosamine formulation in dogs

A recently published study found that a Persicaria minor extract from HP Ingredients, called IQ200, supports cognitive health in subjects with mild cognitive impairment. 

IQ200 from HP Ingredients supports visual memory and mood, says recent study

A recent study found that a patented hair serum from Sabinsa Corp. significantly improved hair health in healthy male and female subjects. 

Hair serum from Sabinsa supports hair density and growth, says recent study

A recent study found that supplementation with Bacillus subtilis DE111 from Deerland Probiotics and Enzymes modified the microbiome composition of children attending daycare.

Supplementation with DE111 supports microbiome composition in children, says recent study

The company’s landmark cranberry health claim win will benefit consumers and the industry at large.

Nutritional Outlook’s 2020 Best of the Industry Awards, Industry Leader: Ocean Spray

The company is carving out its own stake in the PEA market in a big way: with heavy investment in research and development.

Nutritional Outlook’s 2020 Best of the Industry Awards, Ingredient Supplier: Gencor

The boutique, family-owned laboratory has taken on industry Goliaths, powered by “tenacity, foresight, and a little crazy.”

Nutritional Outlook’s 2020 Best of the Industry Awards, Service Provider: Alkemist Labs

Aker BioMarine has developed a pilot product and production method for lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) – bound EPA and DHA from krill