A second bill pertaining to dietary supplements has been introduced
at both levels of the New York State legislature, signifying
political efforts to change current regulations are in fact
serious.
The effects of increased folic acid intake amongst the elderly may
be a double-edged sword, with benefits and harm dependent on the
person's vitamin B12 levels, says a new study.
Daily high-dose omega-3 supplements were found to decrease the
severity of symptoms associated with ankylosing spondylitis, a
chronic disease that mainly affects joints of the spine and hips.
Arla Foods, Europe's second largest dairy company, has signed an
agreement with US-based Integrated Genomics for access to the ERGO
database and genomic discovery system to enhance the company's
probiotic understanding.
Two Ohio State University studies involving CLA fed to mice and
rats are reported to have brought about diverging results that
suggest opposing potential effects in humans. However, it is
generally accepted that humans react physiologically...
The UK Food Standard Agency's expert advisory committee on novel
foods is consulting on draft opinions on applications on the
substantial equivalence of two novel ingredients.
The changing dynamics of the organic dairy industry may have
resulted in different production practices, but these are not
necessarily wrong, and accusations must stop if there is to be any
hope of meeting increasing demand, according...
The results of a consumer survey on healthy chocolate suggests that
the substance once considered solely as a sweet confectionery item
has made huge strides towards the realm of health foods.
Netherlands-based DSM has announced the publication of the full
genome for the fungus Aspergillus niger used to produce a
range of enzymes and other compounds for the food industry.
Encapsulation of probiotics in whey protein gel particles could
offer protection during processing and storage, as well as
extending the food applications of the bacteria to biscuits,
vegetable and frozen cranberry juice, indicates...
Magnesium supplements during adolescence, a key time for bone
formation, boosted bone health in 120 girls in the US - research
that suggests the mineral could have long-term benefits.
The developer of weight loss supplement CortiSlim is preparing to
launch a new product called Citricoma - a blend of polymethoxylated
flavones and eurycoma longifolia - and has signed an exclusive
distribution agreement with HP Ingredients...
DSM is to construct a new HQ complex in Shanghai, signalling an
even greater commitment to China as it reaches towards its Vision
2010 goals for revenue from emerging economies.
Neptune Technologies & Bioressources's efforts to spread the
word about Neptune Krill Oil and an internal reorganisation are
paying off, as the Canadian manufacturer has reported a significant
increase in sales and a decrease...
Pure fruit and vegetable juices are generally regarded as healthy,
despite containing less fibre than the whole fruit. A review of
studies into their potential to reduce risk of chronic disease may
serve to validate the popular perception...
Here we go again. Yet another technology in its infancy is likely
to be introduced into the food supply, while industry remains
cautious and consumers divided.
Polifenoles Naturales (Polinat) is further extending its reach into
the US market with the acquisition of National BioScience Corp. and
the inking of an exclusive distribution agreement for its products
with PL Thomas.
Increased intake of flavonoids, particularly, flavones and
flavonols could cut the risk of kidney cancer by 32 and 31 per
cent, respectively, says a new study from Italy.
Vitamin D supplements to raise blood levels of the vitamin could
optimise the effects of bisphosphonates to maintain and improve
bone density in post-menopausal women, says a new study.
Austevoll has completed its acquisition of EPAX from Ferd Private
Equity for an undisclosed sum, securing the omega-3 company's fish
oil supply and enabling full traceability.
Following the withdrawal of its women's multivitamin product - as a
result of allegations of high lead content by ConsumerLab.com - the
Vitamin Shoppe has expressed both its desire to get to the truth of
the matter and for industry...
Capsugel is introducing a new range of pearled two-piece capsules
that it says can spruce up visually bland formulations, and is
particularly suitable for image-conscious products like
nutricosmetics.
Demand for plant sterol ingredients continues to grown according to
manufacturer Phyto-Source, who has announced it is clearing up
production bottlenecks to make room for more supply.
Companies offering personalised nutrition testing are jumping the
gun because the science behind nutrigenomics is not enough to
support the claims, says an article in New Scientist.
ACNielsen has shone the spotlight on drinkable yogurt as the
fastest growing food and beverage product, findings that may
inspire healthy ingredient manufacturers to more aggressively
target this functional beverage format.
It's not yet April Fool's Day, but when we heard about a letter of
intent between a Nevada ink-jet cartridge retailer and a Chinese
forest frog breeder for nutraceutical ingredients, we couldn't help
but wonder - is...
Caffeine has long been a mainstay of energy drinks, but a new
technique from a Colorado-based energy see the emergence of a new
category of baked energy foods.
Pre-menopausal women who eat 30 or more grams of fibre a day could
cut their risk of breast cancer by 52 per cent, says a UK-based
epidemiological study.
NutritionDay 2007 is today turning the spotlight on nutrition care
of patients in hospitals across Europe and the impact of
disease-related mortality on hospital stay lengths and mortality
rates.
A combination of calcium plus vitamin D during weight loss in
overweight and obese women could improve blood cholesterol levels,
says new research from Canada.
Orafti is expecting considerable growth in sales of its Beneo
prebiotic ingredients in Russia, after six years of ground work and
building up recognition in the local marketplace.
University of Leeds scientists are giving an insight into a
possible future of pro and prebiotics with GM probiotic bacteria
that can stimulate the immune system when 'switched on' by specific
prebiotic sugar.
Naturex is strengthening its presence on the European plant extract
scene with the acquisition of Italy's Hammer Pharma for €10m - a
move that also marks in earnest its entry to the world of
pharmaceutical ingredients.
Preventative health care trends are driving the US vitamin B
market, but niche areas like nutricosmetics and anti-ageing skin
creams could form part of a successful differentiation strategy for
the future, according to a new report...
Legislation has been introduced in California to require the clear
labeling of all products derived from cloned animals if these are
approved for human consumption.
Increased intake of the antioxidant vitamins C and E could cut the
risk of kidney cancer by 28 and 44 per cent, respectively, says a
new study from Italy.
Finnish dairy company Valio has signed an exclusive licensing
agreement with the Dannon Company for use of its technology and
proprietary probiotic culture Lactobacillus GG (LGG), as the
North American dairy giant fills its probiotic...
The Vitamin Shoppe has announced the withdrawal of its women's
multivitamin product from store and online sale while it
investigates the cause of allegedly high lead content from
ConsumerLab.com.
Germany-based BASF has reported that its solubilizate co-enzyme
Q10, Solu Q10, has excellent bioavailability, compared to a small
number of other delivery forms for the nutrient.
Vitiva is introducing a natural rosemary-based ingredient called
SyneROX 4 that is intended to protect sensitive PUFA oils from
degradation during processing and storage.
Canadian manufacturer Prime Nutrisource has developed a proprietary
capsule technology it calls a "scentless softgel", designed to
entirely mask the negative smell and flavor of some dietary
supplement ingredients.
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are
looking to target antioxidant properties from Mate tea for use as
functional beverage ingredients.
Daily selenium supplements, in combination with traditional
anti-retroviral therapy, may control the viral load associated with
HIV and boost the numbers of immune cells, says research.
Atrium Biotechnologies has acquired AquaCap Pharmaceutical, a
developer and manufacturer of liquid filled capsules, and intends
to deliver the novel technology to more dietary supplement
formulators.
A new collaborative industry research project proposed by
Leatherhead and The University of Reading could open up more
opportunities for peptides and oligosaccharides used in combination
to promote growth of probiotic bacteria in...
Here we go again. Industry-sponsored studies into the nutritional
benefits of food and drink products are biased. Don't believe
anything that has an industry sponsor.
