Neptune Technologies & Bioressources has reported increased
sales for its second quarter, as the firm continues development
work with Nestle and Yoplait on its flagship krill oil product.
A pilot program to test the effects of vitamin and mineral
supplements on inmates at UK young offenders' institutes will be
carried out to see if adequate nutrition helps curb violent
behaviour.
Israeli firm Enzymotec has received GRAS status for its PS
cognitive health ingredient, opening up the US functional food and
beverage market for the product.
The health benefits of honey are the focus of discussions taking
place today at an international symposium bringing together
scientists to examine the potential of the natural sweetener.
Beverage manufacturers in the US are keen to leverage the
energy-boosting properties of CoQ10, with data revealing that the
ingredient is being increasingly used in energy drinks.
New varieties of the antioxidant-rich blueberry could result in
berries with better flavor, firmness and shelf life, according to
researchers at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Increased intake of the omega-3 DHA during pregnancy could produce
improved motor function in the offspring in later life, suggests a
new study from the Netherlands.
'Antioxidants' crop up every where, from beverage cans to cereal
packets. But industry must wake up to over use of the antioxidant
tag before the term loses meaning for consumers.
Nutrition 21 is publicizing new clinical data indicating a
positive effect of chromium picolinate on cognitive function,
the results of which look set to expand the functional profile of
the ingredient.
The antioxidant effects of green tea polyphenols may protect
neurons against the detrimental effects of reactive oxygen species
(ROS) and nitric oxide (NO), thereby offering potential benefits
for Parkinson's, says new research...
Enzymotec has said it can produce a 99 per cent pure form of its
brain health nutrient phosphatidylserine (PS), which will make the
product more attractive to manufacturers.
It all started with a trip to Greenland in 1970. Three Danes, a couple of dogsleds, and several years of study later and the omega-3 was born. Since then, awareness and understanding of marine omega-3 has sky-rocketed.
Scientists have linked what has become the brain health staple of
the supplement industry - the omega-3 fatty acid DHA - to yet
another application, this one for Parkinson's disease.
A big handful of almonds every day could boost the antioxidant
defences of smokers, a group at risk of low antioxidant levels due
to higher oxidative stress, by up to 35 per cent, says a joint
Chinese-US study.
Antioxidant testing of nutrients has taken a leap forward as
Cornell University scientists report a new assay that moves the
quantification of antioxidant activity from the test tube to
measuring bioactivity inside cells.
Combining citrus juice or vitamin C with green tea or its extracts
could increase the absorption of antioxidants from the tea up to
13-fold, suggests new research.
An extract from olive mill wastewater may protect brain cells from
oxidative stress and guard against neurodegenerative diseases like
Alzheimer's, suggests new research.
Chemi Nutra has launched water dispersible PS (phosphatidylserine)
for use in functional beverages, which could attract manufacturers
looking to tap into the cognition market.
A German company has developed a carrier system which is aimed at
improving the absorption of fat soluble nutrients as well as
providing a time release capacity.
On World Alzheimer's Day it is worth reflecting on the potential
for research into food and dietary supplement ingredients to one
day stave off the debilitating disease.
New Zealand group Speirs Nutritionals hopes a new omega-3 plant
will help it branch into the European market and beyond, offering
both EPA and DHA molecules into a range of food products.
Drinking more than three cups of coffee a day may decrease a
woman's rate of cognitive decline associated with age, but offers
no such benefits for men, suggests a study.
The Wisconsin ginseng industry could be given a new layer of
protection against damage from smuggled ginseng sold as 'American',
with a new bill was introduced that would require raw root to be
labeled with its country of...
A daily multivitamin and mineral supplement may improve depressive
symptoms amongst the elderly, suggests a new trial from the
University of Sheffield.
Hort Research has identified the stress reduction market as a
target consumer segment for its fruit research and development, and
aims to design product concepts specifically for mothers.
Lipogen is now bringing its phosphatidylserine (PS) ingredient to
functional dairy products as a means of leveraging the wide market
potential the popular food category offers.
Chemi Nutra has announced the introduction of its "new generation"
omega-3 phosphatidylserine (PS) ingredients in both liquid and
powdered forms, maintaining its presence in the cognitive function
market.
Neptune Technologies and Bioressources has entered into a
collaborative agreement with the Nestle Research Centre that will
pave the way towards Neptune Krill Oil's use in range of functional
foods.
Eating a diet rich in blueberries may reduce the severity of
neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's or cognitive
disorders relating to ageing, if results from an animal study can
be translated into humans.
A diet rich in flavonoids, compounds in fruit, vegetables, coffee,
tea and chocolate, could reduce the decline in mental function
associated with age, says a new study from France.
Croda Health Care is looking to position its omega 3, 6, 9-combo
ingredient Incromega V3 as an alternative for US vegetarians to
existing fish-derived products.
ReGen and Metagenics are preparing for the launch of Colostrinin
with the presentation of data on the nutraceutical's potential for
cognitive function before a group that could be instrumental in its
success - natural health...
Drinking a whopping ten cups of coffee a day or more could slash
the risk of developing Parkinson's disease by 74 per cent, suggests
a new prospective study from Finland.
Omega-3 supplementation of children with learning and behavioural
problems led to significant improvements, adding important data to
this high profile subject.
Chocolate giant Mars has filed a lawsuit against Natraceutical,
alleging that the Spanish company is infringing its patents on
polyphenol-rich cocoa extracts by selling CocoanOX extracts in the
United States.
Women’s health trends are mirroring bigger conversations of empowerment and wellbeing. Within the women’s health category, upticks in areas of lean muscle...