Having a caffeine supplement, equivalent to about two cups of
coffee, an hour before exercise may reduce muscle pain afterwards
by 48 per cent, says researchers.
Health Sciences Group has sealed a deal to buy Kalahari specialty
tea and food company, thereby finalizing its first move into
branded finished products.
Probiotic marketing trailblazer, The Dannon Company, has announced
the expansion of its portfolio in the United States following the
success its Activia yogurt.
Leatherhead is proposing a collaborative industry study to assess
microencapsulation systems for preserving probiotic bacteria and
boosting their effectiveness in the gut, a keen area of interest
for companies looking to lead the...
As marketing strategies for health drinks go, they don't get much
bigger than NTDE's plan to enter the Guinness book of records with
an 8-storey balloon in the shape of a Vitaene C drink bottle.
Young children may be at risk of iron and zinc deficiencies as they
are weaned off milk or formula, according to two reports that may
highlight opportunities in products formulated to meet the
nutritional needs of older infants.
EFSA's scientific panel has an opinion that the use of polyethylene
glycol as film coating for food supplements at six grades would not
present a risk at proposed levels, which will be used to inform the
EC's decision on...
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) may soon implement
procedural changes that are likely to create added pressure on IP
budgets and internal resources beginning in 2007. Is your company
prepared?
Cognis is looking to tailor a competitive edge for its branded
ingredients by combining them under one platform designed to push
their scientific basis, as well as any health claims they may hold,
for dietary supplements and functional...
Older people taking folic acid supplementation had improved memory
and ability to process information, as well as a slower rate of
age-related cognitive decline, says a study from the Netherlands.
Using simple brewers yeast to encapsulate polyphenols could mask
the unpleasant flavour and boost stability of water-soluble
antioxidants, says new research.
Most national dietary guidelines put the emphasis on reducing
saturated and total fat to combat high blood cholesterol, shows a
new study, while the US alone sets a limit on cholesterol
consumption from food.
Consuming food rich in the plant omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
like walnuts and flaxseed oil improved bone health, according to a
small trial from the US.
Phosphagenics has release further details on its collaboration with
Nestle Nutrition for the use of Phospha-E in foods metabolic
syndrome, following the food giant's decision to exercise its
option this week.
The nutrition supplement industry has received formal support from
the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) in the form of
a resolution recommending local governments to provide dietary
supplements to children.
Simple apple pieces may be a simple and inexpensive method of
supporting probiotics, as well as expanding the range of
applications, suggests new research from Greece.
Australian software company CogState has been granted a US patent
for the technology behind its brain function tests, which are used
by supplement, food and other companies to assess the potential
benefits of products on cognitive...
Chinese ingredients supplier Fenchem has received novel foods
notification for its Cholevel plant sterols in the EU, opening up
the way for the ingredient's direct use in foods.
Consumers in the UK are seeking a more natural approach to weight
management, according to Mintel, a trend that signals some of the
latest ingredients in the sector could be right on the money.
The latest deal of UK's NeutraHealth with Champneys Spa underscores
that consumers are not just looking for external solutions to
looking good - they are considering the effects of their nutrient
intake too.
The potential protective effects of calcium supplements against
colorectal cancer may carry on for five years after people stop
taking the supplements, research has revealed.
Jamieson Laboratories, a leading manufacturer of natural health
products in Canada, has upped distribution of Advitech's psoriasis
nutraceutical Dermylex from six pharmacies to 2000 across the
country since November, and is eyeing...
Ultra high temperature (UHT) processing of soy beverages may result
in products that actually raise LDL-cholesterol levels, according
to new research from NutriPharma.
Korean biotech Eugene Science is building up its patent store for a
plant sterol manufacturing process using nano molecules and
particles that it says is especially useful for fat-soluble
formulations.
BioCell Technology has launched a proprietary wasabi ingredient -
i-Sabi - set to appear in dietary supplements on retail shelves as
early as March 2007.
Formula containing both pro- and prebiotics is well tolerated and
may have added benefits on weight gain in infants, says a new study
sponsored by Nestlé.
Tate & Lyle is introducing a new formulation service that
facilitates the addition of nutrients to food products, but without
compromising on taste - an all-important factor in persuading
consumers to switch to healthier alternatives.
A newly published book has incited backlash from trade associations
within the dietary supplements industry for its critical portrayal
of regulatory controls and safety. In the past, the industry's
respectable face has worked...
Tomatoes and broccoli, independently known for their anti-cancer
benefits, may have an extra effect against prostate cancer when
both are part of the daily diet than when they're eaten alone, if
results from an animal study can...
A number of convenience meal products will now be able to carry a
'lean' nutritional claim, after the US Food and Drug Administration
expanded the use of the term.
The polyphenol content of cloudy apple juice is four times greater
than clear juice, says new research that could see a shift in
consumer preference from clear to cloudy.
As a youngster I was brought up on a healthy diet of tuna fish
sandwiches and Disney - making my new year's resolution for 2007
the toughest yet. That's right, I'm giving up tuna and who knows,
even cod.
Many American women are unaware of calcium absorption issues, warns
GTC Nutrition, indicating that more education is needed on
nutritional measures to reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
NutraCea is moving in on opportunities for its stabilised rice bran
in the Australia and New Zealand functional food market, signing a
distribution agreement for its ingredients with Med-Chem.
Supplementation of soy isoflavones to ease the symptoms of the
menopause like hot flushes does have an effect, according to a
meta-analysis from Australian researchers.
Nestle has exercised its option to finalise its commercial
agreement with Phosphagenics over the use of Phospha-E in
specialised nutrition products for metabolic syndrome.
Water 4 Investment is conducting trials for food industry partners
to use its microalgae-derived DHA and EPA oil in a broad range of
products, as EU regulatory approval for the fish-oil alternative is
expected this year.
Unigen has been awarded a new patent on the use of free-b-ring
flavonoids from Chinese Skullcap, adding value for customers using
its Univestin ingredient in joint health products.
Researchers in Florida are undertaking a clinical trial to test the
role of dried plums in the bone health of postmenopausal women,
research that has the potential to offer opportunities for
functional food and supplement makers.
Nestle has confirmed its interest in buying Novartis' Gerber baby
foods business, according to reports, and is aiming to increase
sales from its nutrition division by 10 per cent.
The tolerable upper intake level for oral vitamin D3 should be
increased five-fold, experts from the US-based Council for
Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has said after a review of the science.
Scientists in Georgia have reported successful lab tests of new
polymer microparticles that show promise as a novel delivery system
for the antioxidant superoxide dismutase (SOD).