Natural astaxanthin is about to join the ingredients jostling for
formulators' attention in the eye care market, as Valensa
International's new dietary ingredient notification (NDI) for
Zanthin is approved by the FDA, reports...
A new study into the ability of coenzyme Q10 to slow the
progression of Parkinson's disease is on the starting blocks. If
the results of much-cited 2002 research by the same team are
reiterated, there may be no let-up in the...
The UK's food authority said this week that it will provide up to
£20,000 (€30,000) to pay for external scientists to produce more
dossiers for supplement ingredients not currently on the European
directive's positive list,...
Japanese probiotics leader Yakult and the Kirin brewing and
beverage group have agreed to jointly develop new functional foods
for the domestic market and share manufacturing and distribution
resources to increase efficiency, writes...
Coca-Cola is introducing its Minute Maid juice brand to the UK
market this week, which is currently experiencing booming juice
sales thanks to increasingly health-conscious consumers, reports
Dominique Patton.
Researchers in New Zealand's Massey University have reported that
whey protein concentrate reduced the severity of rotavirus-induced
diarrhea in a mice model. If replicated in humans, this result
could help save the lives of...
Leiner Health Care buffered the impact of negative publicity about
vitamin E in fiscal 2005 by shifting its focus to joint care
products, writes Jess Halliday.
Polyphenols founds in green tea may help protect the body
autoimmune disorders, believes an oral biologist who has conducted
extensive studies into their health promoting properties.
Preschool children are unable to gauge their own energy intake,
according to new research at Cornell University. If caregivers do
not realize that the responsibility for controlling calorie
consumption lies squarely on their shoulders,...
Phytomedics has added to its intellectual property store in the
field of inflammation disorders by becoming the exclusive licensee
of the patented use of sesquiterpene lactones for severe
inflammatory disorders.
Making a calcium-fortified drink could get easier for companies
participating in a new study designed to investigate which of the
numerous types of calcium ingredients perform best in which
application, writes Dominique Patton.
Industry movers and shakers are doing just that, with recent high
profile personnel changes at Source One Global Partners, Kyowa
Hakko USA and Herbalife.
Candy is not normally considered to be a useful source of
nutrition, writes Jess Halliday, but the Jelly Belly Candy
Company is hoping to change that with the introduction of its
Sports Beans, which it says are formulated to boost...
A raft of clinical evidence has linked consumption of omega-3 fatty
acids from fish oils to a reduced risk of sudden cardiac death, but
a new study suggests that in some patients with life-threatening
abnormal heart rhythms they may...
The FDA will appeal to the United States Court of Appeal for the
Tenth Circuit over the Utah court ruling that the FDA had failed to
meet its burden of proof that a daily dose of 10 mg or less of
ephedrine alkaloids presents an unreasonable...
People who regularly eat fish are less likely to develop colorectal
cancer, reveals new data out today from the biggest ever
investigation into diet's impact on cancer incidence.
High sun exposure halved the risk of prostate cancer in men
participating in a US trial, said researchers today, likely because
of their body's higher vitamin D stores, writes Dominique
Patton.
Astaxanthin supplier GoForLife has opted to change its name to one
that better reflects its core business: AstaVita, which is also the
name of its natural dietary supplement range.
Manufacturers and consumers may have very different perceptions of
what constitutes a 'natural' product, but misunderstandings could
become history if the industry chooses to abide by a set of
definitions drawn up by the...
A probiotic strain developed by DSM is more stable at room
temperature than competing products, says the company, although it
has declined to disclose numbers to support the claims.
Good news for prepared meal manufacturers with a recent study
concluding consumption of convenient, nutritious frozen dinners
could help dieters control portion size, reports Lindsey
Partos.
Obesity has long been known to increase the risk of health
conditions including heart disease, hypertension and respiratory
disease, but a new study suggests that it also causes accelerated
aging at a molecular level.
A diet rich in calcium and vitamin D may lower the risk of
developing premenstrual syndrome (PMS), a condition that affects up
to a fifth of all women, researchers reported yesterday.
The National Nutritional Foods Association (NNFA) is stepping up
its campaign over a bill that would classify DHEA
(dehydroepiandrosterone) as an anabolic steroid and lead to its
withdrawal from the market.
The safety of spirulina has been confirmed by an independent
laboratory test, which found no detectable presence of
b-N-methylamino-L-Alanine (BMAA) in the microalgae produced by
Cyanotech. The result should allay any fears arising...
The putative ability of polyphenols from green tea to help prevent
cancer has been the subject of much scientific enquiry in recent
years. But researchers in India now say that drinking black tea
could help prevent the development...
Black soybeans may be better at lowering cholesterol than yellow
soybeans, report Japanese chemists who studied the antioxidant
power in the two varieties.
A study showing that sweet drinks have overtaken white bread as the
leading source of calories in the American diet may mean that the
nutrition gap is even wider than previously thought, reports
Jess Halliday. But according to the...
The prebiotic activity of different fibres will be measured and
compared in a new study designed to help food makers decide which
ingredient to select for their gut health products, reports
Dominique Patton.
Fresh from its acquisition of Solgar, the US' biggest supplement
maker NBTY said today that it has also bought the Canadian
supplement maker and distributor SISU, writes Dominique
Patton.
Women who eat cauliflower regularly could provide the body with
powerful tools to help fight breast cancer, as a new Italian study
reveals the chemopreventive compounds of this popular vegetable,
reports Lindsey Partos.
UK natural healthcare firm William Ransom said today that it will
buy Optima Healthcare, the UK market leader in aloe vera brands,
and its Irish subsidiary for £23 million (€34.3m), reports
Dominique Patton.
California-based NutraCea has been issued a new patent covering the
treatment of joint inflammation, pain and loss of mobility by its
stabilized rice bran.
Cancerous cells in the prostate appear to be less able to absorb
zinc, suggest preliminary findings by the US Agricultural Research
Service, and this may lead to the cancer's spread.
The consumer healthcare division of GlaxoSmithKline says it has
settled a lawsuit with Nicodrops International, which it claimed
had used false advertising and unfair competition claims for its
herbal dietary supplements.
In a new extensive study set to fuel the ongoing debate about the
health benefits of milk, researchers find dietary calcium and
skimmed milk are linked to weight gain, while dairy fat is not.
The stockpiles of Martek products being held by the firm's
customers caused a slowdown in revenue growth for the second
quarter but it claims that extra capacity coming on stream this
year will see a new surge in demand, reports...
Soy meal replacements may not produce more weight loss than a
milk-based meal replacement but they do have advantages for overall
health, suggests a US study, confirming prior results in animals.
Cranberry juice, already well-known as a remedy for urinary tract
infections, may help protect against common infections caused by
gastrointestinal viruses, reports Dominique Patton.
It is a perversion of the 21st century that while affluent
societies continue the quest to slice the fat from their
increasingly obese populations, five million children die from
hunger each year, and more than 850m people go chronically...
As temperatures starts to rise, so do voices warning about the
dangers of over exposure to UV rays. Sun protection usually
involves topical creams, but evidence of oral antioxidants' ability
to boost protection may provide an...
Resistant starch could help people burn more fat and speed up
metabolism, says a researcher, offering significant benefits to the
growing numbers at risk of obesity-related disease, reports
Dominique Patton.
Chinese vitamin C manufacturers are preparing their defence to an
anti-trust case filed by two American firms that allege
price-fixing and control of the market since 2001, writes
Dominique Patton.
