Common genetic variations may interfere with the absorption of vitamin B12, and subsequently levels of the vitamin in the blood, suggests new research from Harvard.
Australian researchers have designed a nanoparticle one thousandth the width of a human hair, which they say has demonstrated potential to protect antioxidants from destruction in the gut.
Emisphere Technologies' new encapsulation technology that enhances
the absorption of B12 vitamin has passed its second stage of proof
concept studies and is due to be released next year.
Swedish researchers have identified a compound found in green
leaves that suppresses appetites and boosts weight loss in lab
animals, and could one day be used as a functional ingredient to
help tackle obesity.
Custard could soon be going functional with soy isoflavones or
antioxidants from olive oil, as research from the Netherlands shows
that the popular dessert can easily be enhanced and release these
bioactive ingredients.
A chewing gum with the amino acid cysteine aimed at reducing the
risk of alcohol and tobacco smoking related cancers is expected to
launch to market this year, following extensive research at the
University of Helskinki.
Ocean Nutrition Canada has developed the technology to add omega-3
to chews without them tasting fishy, and is broadening out its
ingredients-only business model to supply them on a bulk basis.
Supplement retailer GNC has reformulated its Natural Brand
acidophilus products, taking advantage of Nutraceutix's technology
and processes to give the live organisms a better chance of
surviving the long and perilous journey...
Magistral Biotech's Libracol received the chance to increase its
share of the cholesterol-fighting product market in Canada this
week, when it signed up with one of the country's leading
retailers.
Taking supplements of enzymes appears to improve digestion and the
absorption of nutrients suggests new research, commissioned by the
US-based National Enzyme Company.
Nutritional products company Natrol has introduced a new
triple-shell beadlet technology, BioBeads, designed to improve
delivery of active probiotics in supplements to the intestinal
tract.
Proprietary Nutritionals has acquired the marketing rights for the
potent cranberry extract - CranMax - from Bio-Shield. Initial
marketing efforts will focus on developing UTI formulations -
women's and senior's products...
Results from a new study may lead to the first medical treatment
for coeliac disease, a hereditary digestive disease that can damage
the small intestine and interfere with the absorption of nutrients
from food, claims California-based...
A team of US researchers have discovered the cause and a potential
treatment for celiac disease, the inability to digest gluten, a
major protein in wheat, rye and barley products.