Beginning in 1998 and continuing every 5 years since, the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH’s) Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) has created and implemented a strategic plan based on its mandates and mission as provided by Congress and in tandem with the overarching mission of NIH to “seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability.” In furtherance of the ODS and NIH missions, ODS produces an annual strategic plan report to track accomplishments and responsiveness to current and longstanding needs. The annual report also provides...

Integratori & Salute in full continuity with the objectives and commitments of FederSalus and Integratori Italia, aims to develop greater awareness, at all levels, of the specificity of dietary supplements and their importance for health in the context of primary prevention and a healthy lifestyle. The new reality of representation will defend the legitimate interests of Italian companies and the specificity of the national market, now the most advanced in Europe, enhancing the entire industry from small...

During the EHPM 2022 General Assembly held on Tuesday 22 February 2022, Director General Livia Menichetti launched the EHPM Annual Report 2021. This publication includes a complete overview of EHPM 2021 activities and achievements. It also outlines the EHPM public affairs strategy and priorities for 2022. The EHPM Annual Report 2021 has been sent to Members via email and is available...

The opinions, which will be published between June 2022 and March 2023, were requested by the European Commission as a key component of its Farm to Fork strategy. They will cover the welfare of animals during transport, as well as on-farm welfare of specific species – calves, laying hens, broilers, pigs, ducks, geese and quail, and dairy cows. The methodological guidance will define...

Eating about ½ cup of walnuts every day for two years modestly lowered levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, known as “bad cholesterol,” and reduced the number of total LDL particles and small LDL particles in healthy, older adults, according to new research published in the American Heart Association‘s flagship journal Circulation. Healthy older adults who ate a handful of walnuts (about ½ cup) a day for two years modestly lowered their level of low-density lipoprotein or LDL cholesterol levels. Consuming walnuts daily also reduced the number of LDL particles, a predictor of cardiovascular disease risk...

According to research published in Nutrients, the functional ingredient NRT_N0G5IJ peptide, originated from plant-based pea protein and discovered by AI, could prevent type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) as it helps to keep healthy levels of blood glucose and reduce HbA1c—a biomarker for glycaemic control. The majority of prediabetes conditions eventually develop T2DM. Thus, researchers from Ireland used AI and machine learning to search...

Coffee drinkers intuitively recognize the pleasure of swallowing a smooth, rich brew versus a watery one. Aside from added cream or sugar, the coffee itself contributes to this sensation — referred to as body or mouthfeel — but the specific compounds are not well defined. Now, researchers report several coffee compounds that contribute to the feeling of the beverage coating the inside of the mouth, as well as astringency and chalkiness sensations...

The link between vitamin D and a reduction in the risk of older adults suffering from a fall is the focus of IADSA’s latest ‘Mind the Gap’ resource. Available to view on the website, the resource explains that falling is a risk factor for bone fractures among men and women aged 60 years and older. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), there are 37.3 million falls every year – more than 100,000 a day – that are serious enough to require attention. Multiple factors can increase the risk of fall, including a lack of vitamin D. Scientists believe vitamin D improves muscle function, strength and body balance, which helps to reduce the risk of falling. WHO and the US National Institute on Aging both...

The link between vitamin D and a reduction in the risk of older adults suffering from a fall is the focus of IADSA’s latest ‘Mind the Gap’ resource. Available to view on the website, the resource explains that falling is a risk factor for bone fractures among men and women aged 60 years and older. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), there are 37.3 million falls every year – more than 100,000 a day – that are serious enough to require attention. Multiple factors can increase the risk of fall, including a lack of vitamin D. Scientists believe vitamin D improves muscle function, strength and body balance, which helps to reduce the risk of falling. WHO and the US National Institute on Aging both...