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Blood pressure management ingredient receives industry accolade

shane.starling@decisionnews.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

DSM’s lactotripeptide blood pressure management ingredient, tensVida, won the Outstanding Application in Nutraceuticals category at this year’s European Outsourcing Awards.

Green tea extracts may protect against oral cancer: Study

stephen.daniells@decisionnews.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

Extracts from green tea may prevent the formation of mouth cancers in people with risk signs of the disease, according to a new study from Texas.

Carotenoid-rich broccoli could lead to better extracts

stephen.daniells@decisionnews.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

Careful conventional breeding of broccoli may boost the levels of antioxidants in the vegetable, especially lutein – a carotenoid linked to improved eye health.

Canadians warned off Chaotic Beverages over possible health risks

rory.harrington@decisionnews.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

Health Canada has told consumers not to drink four “unauthorised” drinks made by Chaotic Beverages on fears they contain ingredients that could pose a health hazard to children.

General Mills expands open-source innovation network

shane.starling@decisionnews.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

General Mills is beefing up its Worldwide Innovation Network (G-WIN) with an online collaboration tool to align “scientists, researchers, engineers, inventors and entrepreneurs” with technical challenges highlighted by the company.

'Unique' probiotic and omega-3 combo offers longer shelf life

shane.starling@decisionnews.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

A 'unique' combination of a probiotic and omega-3 fish oil offers greater shelf life and enhanced activity, claims its manufacturer Nutrition 21.

Maternal folic acid – pregnancy stage may influence asthma risk

stephen.daniells@decisionnews.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

Taking folic acid supplements in late pregnancy may increase the infant’s risk of developing asthma, but supplementation in early pregnancy presents no such risk, says a new study from Australia.

Acid-sensitive gum may fill you up for longer, cut snacking

stephen.daniells@decisionnews.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

A solution that forms a gel on entering the acidic environment of the stomach may suppress appetite and offer an interesting opportunity for the burgeoning weight management market.

Antioxidant levels in chocolate show stability - study

jane.byrne@decisionnews.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

The levels of antioxidant activity and flavan-3-ol levels in chocolate products are stable over a controlled shelf life of one year, according to a new study.

OmniActive extends eye health range

stephen.daniells@decisionnews.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

A combination ingredient with lutein and zeaxanthin has been launched by OmniActive, as the company eyes the growing visual health market.