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Yakult unveils US volume surge as good bacteria message gathers pace

Elaine.WATSON@wrbm.com (Elaine WATSON) — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:37:38 +0200

US consumers now drink around 142,000 bottles of Yakult's probiotic fermented dairy drink a day, 24% more than they were gulping down this time last year.*

NAI posts 30% surge in sales in Q3, 2012

Elaine.WATSON@wrbm.com (Elaine WATSON) — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:19:00 +0200

California-based nutritional supplement contract manufacturer Natural Alternatives International (NAI) has posted a 30.3% rise in net sales to $17.4m in the three months to March 31, 2012.

Black tea shows heart health benefits: RCT data

Stephen.DANIELLS@wrbm.com (Stephen DANIELLS) — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:32:09 +0200

Three cups of black tea per day may improve heart health measures, such as cholesterol and triglyceride levels, says a study from Mauritius, Scotland, and the USA.

Softgels match tablets for folic acid dosing: Pharmavite study

Stephen.DANIELLS@wrbm.com (Stephen DANIELLS) — Wed, 16 May 2012 01:06:01 +0200

The availability of folic acid from softgel capsules or standard tablets is approximately the same, says a new study that supports both delivery forms for a daily folic acid dose.

John Elway joins forces with Neptune to promote NKO krill oil

Stephen.DANIELLS@wrbm.com (Stephen DANIELLS) — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:17:46 +0200

John Elway, former NFL Super Bowl Champion and Hall-of-Fame quarterback, is partnering with Neptune Technologies & Bioressources, attesting to feeling the benefits of the company’s krill oil.

Retailers flock to join NPA: 75 new additions in 2 months

Stephen.DANIELLS@wrbm.com (Stephen DANIELLS) — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:32:13 +0200

Over 75 retailers have joined the Natural Products Association in the past two months as its ‘solid plan for membership marketing’ bears fruit.

Lutein, zeaxanthin may reduce cataract risk: Study

Stephen.DANIELLS@wrbm.com (Stephen DANIELLS) — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:48:30 +0200

Lutein and zeaxanthin may protect the lens of the eye from oxidative stress and reduce the risk of cataracts, says a new study.

Vitafoods: EU nutra space wriggles into new health claims clothes

Shane.STARLING@wrbm.com (Shane STARLING) — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:42:17 +0200

Vitafoods celebrates its 15^th birthday next week. It’ll be my 11^th consecutive May visit to Geneva for the jamboree and promises to be one of the most intriguing chapters with the (partial and belated) resolution of years of ambiguity regarding health claims in Europe.

Personal Nutrition: Vitamin B may offer blood pressure benefits to 1 in 10 people

Nathan.GRAY@wrbm.com (Nathan GRAY) — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:12:24 +0200

Increased intake of vitamin B2 (riboflavin) could significantly lower blood pressure in around 10 percent of people, according to new research that links a common genetic factor with the vitamin.

Major League Baseball ‘contaminant’ letter sullied our reputation, claims deer antler velvet supplier

Elaine.WATSON@wrbm.com (Elaine WATSON) — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:55:05 +0200

Nutronics Labs says a letter sent out by Major League Baseball (MLB) last year warning players to avoid deer antler velvet supplements has sullied its good reputation and caused “extensive and irreparable damage”.

Maqui berry extracts may support blood sugar control for diabetics

Stephen.DANIELLS@wrbm.com (Stephen DANIELLS) — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:17:58 +0200

Extracts from Maqui Berry (Aristotelia chilensis) may help prevent blood sugar spikes and help type-2 diabetics avoid further complications, suggests data from lab mice.

Novel digestive health ingredient targets big guns in food and beverages

Elaine.WATSON@wrbm.com (Elaine WATSON) — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:40:53 +0200

Wild Flavors is in advanced negotiations with leading food and beverage firms about using a novel milk-based digestive health ingredient claimed to help maintain and repair the lining of the gut wall.

Vitamin E may protect against oxidative stress: Study

Stephen.DANIELLS@wrbm.com (Stephen DANIELLS) — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:37:33 +0200

Daily supplements of vitamin E may protect cells from the detrimental effects of oxidative stress in healthy middle-aged to elderly people, says a new study from China.

Quercetin shows promise against Metabolic Syndrome

Stephen.DANIELLS@wrbm.com (Stephen DANIELLS) — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:53:06 +0200

Quercetin, a compound found in fruit and vegetables, may protect against the detrimental effects of a high fat diet, including the build-up of abdominal fat, suggests a new study with rats.

Alchem eyes brain health segment with plant-derived vinpocetine

Stephen.DANIELLS@wrbm.com (Stephen DANIELLS) — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:33:43 +0200

Indian natural extracts expert Alchem International is eyeing a greater share of the burgeoning mental and cognitive health market with its natural plant-derived vinpocetine ingredient.

Prawn peptides are ACE for blood pressure: Rat study

Shane.STARLING@wrbm.com (Shane STARLING) — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:53:49 +0200

Peptide extracts from the Arctic prawn Pandalus Borealis have demonstrated blood pressure benefits via the, “most potent Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibiting peptide concentrate that is reported in scientific literature.”

NBTY: ‘DMAA-containing products represent less than 0.5% of our sales’

Elaine.WATSON@wrbm.com (Elaine WATSON) — Mon, 14 May 2012 01:29:10 +0200

The FDA crackdown on stimulant DMAA will not have a big impact on supplements giant NBTY, said chief executive Jeff Nagel on an earnings call last week.

Website claims and GMP violations continue to dominate FDA warning letters

Stephen.DANIELLS@wrbm.com (Stephen DANIELLS) — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:46:15 +0200

The most recent batch of warning letters from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) show that the agency continues to monitor closely claims on websites, and GMP violations need to be resolved by actions, not words.

Beta-glucan ingredient may boost immune function for athletes: Study

Stephen.DANIELLS@wrbm.com (Stephen DANIELLS) — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:06:24 +0200

Daily supplements of the beta-glucan based ingredient Wellmune WGP may alter immune function after strenuous exercise, says a new study from the University of Houston.

Jost Chemicals launches ‘unique’ mineral co-salt ingredient

Stephen.DANIELLS@wrbm.com (Stephen DANIELLS) — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:16:19 +0200

A ‘unique’ co-salt may alleviate formulation issues for mineral supplements, with no solidification issues and enhanced compressibility, says Jost Chemicals.