High daily intakes of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, as
well as vegetables in general, could reduce the risk of non-Hodgkin
lymphoma by almost 50 per cent, says a new study.
A daily supplement of an aqueous cinnamon extract improved
blood-glucose levels in type-2 diabetics by over ten percent, say
German researchers - supporting previous studies into the benefits
of the spice for diabetic.
US health care company Zila, which has a strong presence in Europe
with Ester-C, is in discussions over the divestment of its
nutraceuticals business unit in order to concentrate on its oral
cancer detection business.
China's first drinkable yoghurt product, containing MEG-3 fish oil,
is currently rolling out, and has received strong endorsement from
the Guadong Dairy Association.
Irish mineral firm Marigot is seeking to build use of its Aquamin
calcium/mineral ingredient in soy milks, with recent tests
indicating superior sensory properties compared to other
fortification forms.
The Mediterranean diet, already linked as a way to protect against
heart disease, could help people with established heart problems
says a population-based study from Greece.
Dietary supplement of stanol and sterol esters may lower the rate
of colon cell growth and protect against colon cancer, if
the results from hamsters can be applied to humans.
An extract of Gardenia fruit that has been used in Chinese medicine
for centuries has shown promise in laboratory tests for its
potential to help manage type II diabetes, researchers report.
The trend towards adding omega-3 to dairy and other staple food
products may be causing vegetarians to inadvertently eat fish
products, a predicament that could be avoided through open, honest
labelling.
Extracts from mangos are a rich source of dietary fibre, both
soluble and insoluble, with good antioxidant properties and can
easily be used in bakery products to boost public consumption, say
Latin American researchers.
Martek DHA, approved for use in infant formula in Canada since
2002, has obtained federal consent for use at higher doses in a
variety of foods, paving the way for food companies to offer
products with greater omega-3 content.
The addition of protein to sports drink formulations delivers
benefits for performance, rehydration and muscle recovery says
PacificHealth Laboratories, following four studies that tested its
Accelerade drink against carbohydrate-only...
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.
Canada's University of Manitoba is already enticing nutraceutical
and functional food companies to its new research centre -
providing an axis point for industry, researchers and government in
the subject.
The Council for Responsible Nutrition is seeking to expand its team
of scientific experts with the appointment of an in-house
botanicals expert to build awareness of research in the field and
represent the organisation before government...
The popularity of whole grains and a growing trend to fortify baked
goods with functional ingredients has added a new dynamic to an
otherwise mature US bread market, says a new report.
Minimal processing of fruit - cutting, packaging and chilling -
does not affect the nutritional content even after nine days, says
an international study that could promote healthy eating on a
limited time-scale.
Increased international sales from a thriving infant formula market
drove up Martek's net income by almost 85 percent in Q2, and new
deals point to positive results for the remainder of the year.
Women taking oral contraceptives have lower levels of the
antioxidants coenzyme Q10 and vitamin E, and could possibly benefit
from supplements, suggests a new study.
Eniva Corporation, the maker of liquid 'all-in-one' nutritional
supplement VIBE, has expanded its sales network to include Canada,
Mexico and Puerto Rico.
The gap between demand and global supply of potent antioxidant
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is narrowing, as major manufacturers expand
their capacity and new sources enter the marketplace.
Commercial weight loss programmes all result in about the same
levels of weight loss, says a new study in the British Medical
Journal, but not all are based around the principles of healthy
eating.
Adding a dash of sauce of dark soy sauce to your daily diet could
improve antioxidant levels and decrease the risk of cardiovascular
disease, say scientists from Singapore.
Californian nutraceutical developer Metagenics is firming up its
presence in Europe with the acquisition of Biodynamics, which
helped it make its first inroads into the Benelux countries as a
distributor to health care professionals.
Consumers actively seek out products with specific health claims on
their labels, according to the Natural Marketing Institute - a
factor that may encourage companies to solicit approvals from FDA
or cater to specialist diets.
Flora, the Unilever-owned margarine brand, is embarking on a major
campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of omega-3, following
consumer research indicating that the message is not being heard by
all family members.
A new US Food & Drug Administration report could spell market
opportunities for healthy ingredients as it aims to heighten
awareness of the nutritious potential for foods eaten or prepared
away from the home.
Pharmachem Laboratories has received affirmation that its white
bean-derived carb-blocker is generally recognised as safe (GRAS) -
news that is expected to speed the launch of the first foods and
drinks containing the ingredient.
Zinc supplements may decrease the risk of heart disease, says an
animal study from Singapore, results that appear to support
previous benefits afforded by the mineral.
The International Osteoporosis Foundation has heard damning reports
of under-diagnosis and inappropriate care for sufferers of the
devastating brittle bone disease, which also highlight the
importance of communication about preventative...
Health Canada has expanded its 2003 Novel Foods approval of Ocean
Nutrition's MEG-3 to higher doses and more foods, giving the
microencapsulated fish-oil supplier a head-start on new entrants to
the market.
A combination of omega-3 fatty acids and the flavonoid quercitrin
may work to reduce inflammation in the large intestine associated
with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, says an animal study
from Spain.
Technical Sourcing International has completed its evolution from
ingredients sourcing and distribution to production, and is
preparing for its second decade with a new name to better represent
its activities: TSI Health Sciences.
Campina has bought dairy ingredient producer Inovatech Argentina,
signalling the Dutch-owned company's desire to reach further into
the global specialized ingredients market, with an particular
emphasis on nutrition.
Royal Numico reported today that the earthquake that struck the
island of Java at the weekend has significantly affected its
Indonesian baby food operations.
Antioxidants from coffee may reduce the risk of postmenopausal
women developing cardiovascular disease, report researchers from
Norway and the US - lending more support to previous studies on the
beverage's potential benefits.
A survey conducted at the University of Vermont suggests
legislation requiring restaurants to account for the nutritional
and caloric content of their food will be ineffective if it is not
accompanied by an education campaign.
A Canadian and an African company are set to tap the emerging
market for baobab ingredients for use in cosmetic and functional
food applications. The two firms recently teamed up to market the
ingredient in North America.
A new fish oil supply relationship between Norwegian sea food
company Fjordlaks and Borregaard-owned Denomega Nutritional Oils,
which includes the construction of a new refinery, aims to take
advantage of the opportunities presented...
The Vitamin Angel Alliance is asking the supplements industry to
donate multi-vitamins to Indonesian earthquake relief efforts, to
help lower the likelihood of infections and diseases that threaten
to compound the tragedy.
Increasing intake of foods with a functional partially hydrolysed
guar gum (PHGG) ingredient could reduce gut inflammation by over 20
per cent, according to a Japanese study with mice.
Europharma has introduced the ingredient Vectomega - a dry water
soluble powder source of omega-3 the company claims has an
absorption level 50 times that of fish oils - to the US market.
