The functional foods and drinks market in the US is likely to
continue its healthy growth curve through 2009 and could be worth
$20 billion by 2007, according to a new report by Packaged Facts,
writes Jess Halliday.
With more than half of US women of childbearing age still not
taking a folic acid supplement despite the evidence suggesting its
importance in avoiding birth defects, the CDC Foundation has
launched a new education campaign, reports...
Problems with the way the body processes vitamin A may contribute
to the development of breast cancer, show preliminary findings on
the vitamin pathway.
A French supplier of konjac gum, most commonly known for its use as
a texturant in food products, is hoping to move into the health
ingredients sector, after preliminary research found that konjac
derivatives may have benefits for...
Cyanotech, a leading producer of natural products from microalgae,
is starting the year one man short after the departure of its
scientific director at the end of December.
Dutch health insurer VGZ is to reimburse policyholders who buy
Unilever's range of cholesterol-lowering margarine, yoghurt and
milk products in a bid to reduce medical costs related to heart
disease, it said yesterday.
New ingredients supplier Valensa, a joint venture between US Nutra
and Israel-based Algatechnologies, has appointed Chesham Chemicals
as its exclusive distributor in the UK and Ireland.
Young adults who eat frequently at fast-food restaurants gain more
weight and have a greater increase in insulin resistance in early
middle age, according to a large multi-center study published in
the January 1 issue of The Lancet.
Protein product supplier Proliant Health Ingredients has chosen
ingredients distributor Stauber Performance Ingredients to market
two of its latest products.
There is little evidence to support the use of many commercial
weight loss programs, according to a study in the US, which
suggests that the search for new, more effective methods will
continue to preoccupy dieters.
There is little evidence to support the use of many commercial
weight loss programmes, according to a study in the US, which
suggests that the search for new, more effective methods will
continue to preoccupy dieters.
Curcumin, the yellow pigment in curry spice, is to be investigated
for its potential in prevention of Alzheimer's disease after tests
on mice found it to be more effective than drugs currently being
investigated for treatment.
Sabinsa, maker of the forskolin weight loss supplement Forslean,
has gained court approval for its case against a Missouri company
marketing an extract of the Coleus forskohlii root under a similar
name.
Vitamin Angel Alliance has issued a call for massive children's
vitamin donations to help victims of the recent Southeast Asian
earthquake and tsunamis.
