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GMO ingredients can form part of Omega-3 supply picture, GOED chief says

Genetic modification of oil seed crops will form an important part of the future omega-3s supply picture, according to Adam Ismail, executive director of the Global Organization of EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED). 

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Magnesium L-threonate may boost memory, ease anxiety: animal data

Supplementing the diet of lab animals with magnesium L-threonate may boost the memory lead to the consolidation and retention of conditioned taste aversion (CTA), says a new study that adds to the science behind the ingredient.

Big interview: Cathy Enright, EVP, food & agriculture, Biotechnology Industry Organization

Biotechnology Industry Organization: It’s not too late to change the conversation on GMOs

When it comes to winning hearts and minds about the merits of genetically engineered ingredients (and whether to alert consumers to their presence on food labels), it’s fair to say that the biotech industry has not done a great job.

Human nutrition ingredients buoy Omega Protein despite supply uncertainty

The move into higher value human nutrition markets has helped Omega Protein weather supply uncertainties and boost profits.  Fish meal sales—still the company’s primary line of business—were down due to poor yields in the fishing season, but sales of OmegaActiv, the company’s omega 3 oil, were up, cushioning the supply...

Vitamin D and ginger show potential in reducing asthma symptoms, new studies suggest

Supplementation with vitamin D or ginger extracts may help ease the symptoms of asthma, according to two new early stage research studies.

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Still fuel for caffeine gums after Wrigley halts production on FDA concerns from ConfectioneryNews.com

There is still a market for caffeine gums even after US Food and Drug Administration concerns prompted Wrigley to suspend production of its new Alert gum, according to private label gum maker Fertin Pharma.

Inspiration for innovation: Connecting senior execs with best-in-class innovators creates ‘excellent breeding ground for innovative idea generation’ from FoodNavigator-USA.com

From Nike’s Bill Bowerman being inspired by a waffle iron, to studying the behavior of herding cows for the redevelopment of Times Square, cross-pollination of ideas from different fields can generate big rewards.

CROs join forces to form Europe's first nutrition focused clinical trial network from NutraIngredients.com

The creation of the first pan-European network of excellence for clinical trials in nutrition and health products will mean greater expertise in trial design and options for large scale multi-centre trials, say the people behind the CRENnet partnership.

The true taste of strawberry: Researchers reveal mechanism to allow biosynthesis of key aroma compound from FoodNavigator.com

Molecular analysis has revealed a new route for the biosynthetic production of key strawberry aromas that may help industry produce products with 'the true flavour of strawberry', researchers have revealed.

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Lutein + zeaxanthin may reduce risk of progression to advanced AMD, compared to original AREDS formula
AREDS2 data published

Lutein + zeaxanthin may reduce risk of progression to advanced AMD, compared to original AREDS formula

Adding lutein, zeaxanthin and/or omega-3 fatty acids to the AREDS eye health formula may not offer any...

Lutein/zeaxanthin benefits for people with low dietary intakes is an ‘important message’ for the general population: OmniActive COO
AREDS2

Lutein/zeaxanthin benefits for people with low dietary intakes is an ‘important message’ for the general population: OmniActive COO

The significant benefits of adding lutein and zeaxanthin to the AREDS formula for people with low dietary...

Website content an extension of labeling: FDA warning letter shows companies need to ‘think about their real estate space’

Website content an extension of labeling: FDA warning letter shows companies need to ‘think about their real estate space’

The FDA has issued a warning letter for a company website that links to articles with disease...

UNPA: ‘We sense that the GMO issue is substantially more significant than dietary supplement companies think’
Association to hold seminar on 'The Non-GMO Future'

UNPA: ‘We sense that the GMO issue is substantially more significant than dietary supplement companies think’

Dietary supplement manufacturers need to consider the implications of possible GMO labeling initiatives, with the issue more...

CSPI to Bayer: Fix your One A Day claims or we’ll start a lawsuit

CSPI to Bayer: Fix your One A Day claims or we’ll start a lawsuit

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is threatening litigation against Bayer for alleged “deceptive practices...

Trade associations urge FDA to issue revised draft guidance on NDI ingredient identity

Trade associations urge FDA to issue revised draft guidance on NDI ingredient identity

The five associations representing the dietary supplement industry have asked the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to...

Vitamin Shoppe: 'Mytrition range doing well and we’ll expand it later this year'

Vitamin Shoppe: 'Mytrition range doing well and we’ll expand it later this year'

Vitamin Shoppe’s ‘unique’ multipacks for men and women branded as Mytrition are doing ‘very well’ and current...