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Advanced imaging reveals altered brain chemistry of babies with congenital heart disease

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Lunedì, Ottobre 9, 2023
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They found:

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  • They found:
    Those with CHD had higher levels of choline and lower levels of N-Acetyl aspartate-to-choline ratios compared to healthy babies, potentially representing disrupted brain development.
  • Babies with more complex CHD also had higher levels of cerebral lactate compared to babies with two ventricle CHD.
  • These critical heart defects generally require babies to undergo heart surgery not long after birth.
  • , chief of the Advanced Technologies and Surgery Branch in the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.

Meati Foods™ Joins Snacking Revolution with Animal-Free, Shelf-Stable Jerky

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Martedì, Ottobre 10, 2023
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Meati Foods ™, creator of delectable, animal-free products crafted from the company's patented, whole-food MushroomRoot™, today introduced eat meati™ jerky, a shelf-stable snack series available for shipment direct to consumers’ doorsteps.

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  • Meati Foods ™, creator of delectable, animal-free products crafted from the company's patented, whole-food MushroomRoot™, today introduced eat meati™ jerky, a shelf-stable snack series available for shipment direct to consumers’ doorsteps.
  • “We’re excited to provide a snacking solution that provides superior nutrition and incredible flavor in meati jerky and can’t wait for people to try it.
  • Meati jerky is available in the online meati Marketplace at a price of $39 direct-to-doorstep, including shipping, for three different flavor pouches, each holding 2.2 oz or two servings.
  • While the jerky is currently available only direct-to-consumer, the company plans to take learnings from this initial launch into consideration for future commercialization planning.

Exploration at the 5th NYO3 NO-AGE/AD Meeting and the First Launch of New Anti-Aging Nutrition Co-Developed by NYO3 and NO-AGE

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Martedì, Settembre 26, 2023
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On September 18-19 (Norwegian time), the 5th NYO3 NO-AGE/AD Meeting was successfully held at the University of Oslo, Norway.

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  • On September 18-19 (Norwegian time), the 5th NYO3 NO-AGE/AD Meeting was successfully held at the University of Oslo, Norway.
  • With deep awareness of the importance of anti-aging for human health, Norwegian high-end dietary supplement brand NYO3 shared the latest research on krill oil, an anti-aging nutrition, about its promotion of neuronal health by inhibiting senescence markers at the meeting.
  • NYO3 brought a new anti-aging nutrition into view.
  • The 5th NYO3 NO-AGE/AD Meeting has built a pioneering force in the field of anti-aging and health nutrition, and also provided a new reflection of the world’s cutting-edge scientific research achievements on promoting industry development.

Yumi Launches into Whole Foods Nationwide this Fall

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Martedì, Settembre 26, 2023
Sprouts, Target, Whole Foods Market, Choline, Zinc, Iron, Fruit, Dietary supplement, Pharmaceutical industry

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Functional kids nutrition brand Yumi is expanding its retail footprint by introducing its popular line of organic, nutrient dense snacks to Whole Foods this fall. The leading children's nutrition and food sciences company will offer nutrition-first, clean-certified snacks for toddlers and young children at Whole Foods locations nationwide. This expansion features their top-selling, Rice-Free, Organic Meltable Puffs and Superfood Veggie Organic Bars, including a "Mango & Kale" flavor that will be available exclusively at Whole Foods.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Functional kids nutrition brand Yumi is expanding its retail footprint by introducing its popular line of organic, nutrient dense snacks to Whole Foods this fall.
  • The leading children's nutrition and food sciences company will offer nutrition-first, clean-certified snacks for toddlers and young children at Whole Foods locations nationwide.
  • This expansion features their top-selling, Rice-Free, Organic Meltable Puffs and Superfood Veggie Organic Bars, including a "Mango & Kale" flavor that will be available exclusively at Whole Foods.
  • The brand, which launched its retail business in 2021 with Target, also expanded into Sprouts nationwide earlier this year.

a2 Platinum® Infant Formula Launches in U.S. - Made with Fresh a2 Milk®

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Mercoledì, Settembre 13, 2023
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BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The a2 Milk Company today announced that its highly regarded a2 Platinum® Premium Infant Formula will hit store shelves in the U.S. for the first time this month with initial distribution in nearly 250 Meijer stores (available now), and 50 Wegman's stores (available 9/18). It can also be purchased online at a2nutrition.com and is soon to be available on Amazon.com.

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  • a2 Platinum® has been sold internationally for more than a decade and is one of the top-10 Infant Formula brands globally with annual retail sales of over US $1 billion.
  • The product is made with fresh a2 Milk® sourced from carefully selected dairy farmers in New Zealand's pure and natural South Island.
  • Produced nearby at modern, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities close to Christchurch, The a2 Milk Company prides itself on its food safety and quality standards with zero recalls.
  • With a2 Platinum®, the company is now bringing an infant formula made with a2 Milk® to U.S. parents and caregivers seeking alternatives for feeding newborns from 0-12 months.

LATEST EFSA Approval: Choline Acknowledged for the first time as Essential Nutrient for Normal Liver Function of the Foetus and Exclusively Breastfed Infants1

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Mercoledì, Agosto 30, 2023
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Choline is involved in the structure of cell membranes, cell signaling, neurotransmitter synthesis and contributes as phosphatidylcholine to a normal lipid metabolism and transport from the liver to extrahepatic tissues.

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  • Choline is involved in the structure of cell membranes, cell signaling, neurotransmitter synthesis and contributes as phosphatidylcholine to a normal lipid metabolism and transport from the liver to extrahepatic tissues.
  • Always on the Pulse of Science, Femibion® identified Choline as the next essential nutrient that could be crucial from the first moment of life in prenatal care.
  • That’s why today our Femibion portfolio contains Choline with Femibion® Phase 1 (early pregnancy), Femibion® Phase 2 (pregnancy) and Femibion® Phase 3 (breastfeeding).
  • Low maternal folate level is one of the risk factors in the development of neural tube defects in the developing foetus.

Protara Therapeutics Announces Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Business Update

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Giovedì, Agosto 3, 2023
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Research and development expenses for the second quarter of 2023 increased to $7.2 million from $3.1 million during the second quarter of 2022, primarily reflecting an increase in expenses related to clinical and non-clinical trial activities for TARA-002.

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  • Research and development expenses for the second quarter of 2023 increased to $7.2 million from $3.1 million during the second quarter of 2022, primarily reflecting an increase in expenses related to clinical and non-clinical trial activities for TARA-002.
  • General and administrative expenses for the second quarter of 2023 decreased to $4.9 million from $5.6 million for the prior year period, primarily due to lower employee related expenses.
  • For the second quarter of 2023, Protara reported a net loss of $11.3 million, or $1.00 per share, compared with a net loss of $8.5 million, or $0.76 per share, for the same period in 2022.
  • Net loss for the second quarter of 2023 included approximately $1.6 million of stock-based compensation expenses.

Ripple Foods Builds on Success of Ripple Kids Plant-Based Milk with NEW Unsweetened Version

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Martedì, Luglio 25, 2023
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"The feedback we have received from parents about Ripple Kids has been overwhelmingly positive. Parents consistently say Ripple Kids has been a game-changer for their family, due to the need for an alternative to dairy that provides great taste and optimal nutrition for children," said Laura Flanagan, CEO of Ripple Foods. "Parents also expressed a desire for an option without added sugar, so we felt it was important to bring this to the marketplace and give consumers the choices they're looking for -- especially since Ripple Kids is the only plant-based milk developed specifically for kids."

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  • BERKELEY, Calif., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ripple Foods , a leader in plant-based dairy, announced today the newest addition to its portfolio of plant-based products: Ripple Kids Unsweetened Original Milk.
  • The product was developed in response to consumer desire for an unsweetened version of Ripple Kids plant-based milk, one of the most requested items by parents to the company.
  • "Ripple Kids plant-based milk offers families a convenient solution, and I'm excited there's now an unsweetened version without the added sugars, to provide even more choices.
  • Ripple Kids Unsweetened Original comes in a 48 oz bottle and is currently rolling out to Target stores nationwide, as well as other fine retailers.

Kori Krill Oil Wins HealthXWire Award for Best All-Natural Heart Health Supplement, North America, 2023

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Venerdì, Giugno 30, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kori Krill Oil has emerged as the foremost provider of krill oil, the richest source of omega-3s found in nature. Omega-3s play a significant role in the fight against heart disease, the "leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States," according to the CDC. This amounts to around 695,000 deaths a year from various forms of heart disease, or one in five deaths overall. [See full press release.]

Key Points: 
  • Kori Krill Oil is extracted sustainably from the icy cold, pure waters of Antarctica, processed and distributed with environmental responsibility.
  • NEW YORK, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kori Krill Oil has emerged as the foremost provider of krill oil, the richest source of omega-3s found in nature.
  • This amounts to around 695,000 deaths a year from various forms of heart disease, or one in five deaths overall.
  • Kori Krill Oil also contains astaxanthin , a powerful antioxidant that defends your cells against oxidative stress from free radicals.

Oomph Body's Natural Sleep Aids Beat Pharmaceutical Alternatives

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Giovedì, Giugno 29, 2023
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Insomnia is a common struggle. As much as 33% of adults struggle with significant sleep deprivation, while one in 10 adults is considered to have chronic insomnia as a medical condition.

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  • But Sleep Foundation reports nearly twenty different potential side effects that come from taking sleep medications, including nausea, dizziness, and even uncontrollable shaking.
  • This struggle between insomnia and the side effects of sleep medications is what led the health and wellness brand Oomph Body to develop its Lights Out and Deep Sleep aminos products.
  • Both dietary supplements use natural ingredients like GABA and Choline Bitartrate to help improve quality of sleep and parasympathetic nervous system function, respectively, leading to a better night's sleep.
  • As is the case with all of Oomph Body's supplements, Deep Sleep and Lights Out offer the brand's customers a clean, natural alternative to harmful pharmaceutical-grade products.