Israeli ingredients manufacturer Enzymotec has unveiled a US$3.5m
R&D budget for 2007 - a significantly higher investment than in
previous years which is mostly earmarked for funding clinical
trials.
Swiss pharma company Galenica is making its first foray into the
omega-3 market with its acquisition of Equazen, a move that also
marks further investment in the UK OTC market.
UK omega-3 company Equazen has been purchased by Swiss pharma
company Galenica, a move that looks set to take the brand to new
heights in the competitive global market - and free up its founder
to focus on new research in the field.
High levels of the carotenoid beta-carotene may protect cognitive
decline in people with a certain genotype that is said to increase
the risk of Alzheimer's, say researchers.
A daily supplement of milk protein hydrolysate from Ingredia
effectively reduced stress-related symptoms in women, says a new
randomised controlled trial from France and Korea.
When the idea of fortifying staple foods with vital nutrients is
raised, the battlecry goes up from industry groups and advocates of
consumer choice: "Why should we bear the costs?" "Educate, and
let people make their...
Scientists in Texas are looking into whether or not the whey
protein isolate ingredient Immunocal could lessen the symptoms of
autism by raising glutathione levels in the brain.
Neptune Technologies & Bioressources has announced the closing
of a $4.5mn private placement of common shares, which is designed
to help accelerate its business strategy and boost R&D efforts.
US scientists have identified a gene from wild wheat that could
increase protein and micronutrient content of its cultivated cousin
by 10 to 15 per cent, and could soon be used in food products with
enhanced nutritional value.
Ocean Nutrition Canada is aiming to extend the reach of its Meg-3
fish oil ingredient to embrace the whole of Asia - a strategy that
may prove shrewd given estimates of a 200 percent increase in
market value in the next six years.
Nestlé underlined its intentions yesterday to get a head start in
the merging brain health market with the signing of an agreement
with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) to
investigate the role of nutrition in cognitive...
Neptune Technologies and Bioressources is planning a private
placement of common shares that will raise between C$3m and $4.5m
to help accelerate its business strategy and boost R&D efforts.
Australian researchers found omega-3 fatty acids to be the most
promising nutrient for alleviating the symptoms of depression, a
finding that adds to the putative benefits associated with the
lipid.
Increased bloods levels of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenioc
acid (DHA) could slash the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's
disease, suggests a new study from the US.
Omega-3 is the healthy ingredient on everyone's lips - both
suppliers and consumers. As research sheds light on its benefits
and more sources become available, Leatherhead is planning a major
research project to determine the...
More research is urgently needed into the effects of better
nutrition on behaviour, and the government and food industry should
be more involved, said experts at last week's Healthy Foods Summit
in London.
Croda is taking steps to assure customers of the purity of its
omega-3 concentrates, certifying that dioxin-like PCB levels in
Incromega are more than 60 per cent below the new EC limits due to
come into force this month.
A new placebo-controlled trial has reported that daily supplements
of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids could slow mental decline in
elderly people, adding to a growing body of evidence linking the
fatty acid to better cognitive function.
Curcumin, the natural pigment that gives the spice turmeric its
yellow colour, could slow mental decline in elderly people by 49
per cent, suggests a study of non-demented Asian people.
Eating about three portions of green leafy, yellow and cruciferous
vegetables every day could slow loss of mental function as we age
by 40 per cent, suggests a new study.
A trademark issue between Naturex and Blue California over ginseng
extract brands has resulted in the re-naming of Blue California's
product, following an out-of-court settlement.
A low-dose daily supplement of folic acid improved levels
homocysteine in people with high levels of the amino acid and could
reduce the risk of coronary artery disease, suggests a small study
from Taiwan.
Two new studies published in the US this week seek to blow out of
the water fears that people who regularly consumer seafood are
putting themselves at risk due to methylmercury, PCB and dioxin
contamination. Rather, the benefits of...
Greater adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet could cut the risk
of Alzheimer's disease by a whopping 68 per cent, suggests a
multi-ethnic study from the US.
Supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may slow mental decline in
people with very mild Alzheimer's disease, but have no impact on
people with more advanced forms, says a new clinical trial.
Bioriginal is launching a new DHA fish oil, BioPure DHA, as the
ingredients manufacturer follows market demand and expands beyond
its portfolio of plant derived essential fatty acids into more
marine sources.
In an effort to let consumers know not all omega-3s bring equal
benefits, 12 ingredients makers - including Cargill, Ocean
Nutrition Canada and Martek Biosciences - have joined forces to
create the Global Organization for EPA and...
Israel's Enzymotec has announced a capacity increase at its
phospholipids plant - the third this year - as awareness grows of
its new ingredients in the mental and cognitive function category.
Curcumin, found extensively in curries, could boost the body's
ability to clear the build up of plaques in the brain that are
linked to Alzheimer's disease, suggest results from a small
laboratory study from the US.
A daily glass of antioxidant-rich pomegranate juice could halve the
build-up of harmful proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease, says a
new animal study from the USA.
Neptune Technologies and Bioressources is eyeing the path towards
profitability after a full year 2005 in which it increased sales of
ingredient from marine biomasses by 45 per cent and slashed
operating losses by 50 per cent, compared...
ReGen Therapeutics has been tightening its belt to reduce costs as
it prepares for commercialisation of its Colostrinin nutraceutical,
but first half 2006 results indicate that prospects are good and no
further share issues are planned...
A Mount Sinai School of Medicine study found giving mice with
amyloid plaques red wine slows their memory loss and brain cell
death - adding to a body of science linking compounds in the
beverage to slowing the Alzheimer's disease-related...
Kyowa Hakko has developed a new fermentation process for the
production of the L-tyrosine, which will open up the amino acid's
use in nutritional products of non-animal origin and may help grow
the overall market.
A study into the use of complementary and alternative medicine
(CAM) to alleviate insomnia may provide supplement-makers with
useful data on consumers who may use their products, and serve as a
basis for future research on their effectiveness.
A reduced calorie diet could delay the onset of Alzheimer's
disease, found a Mount Sinai School of Medicine study conducted on
primates - results that suggest healthy eating not only benefits
the waistline but also cognitive...
Lack of choline in the American diet is a public health issue,
according to a Solae nutritionist, and the way is open for
manufacturers to develop more choline-fortified foods and to use
the nutrient as a selling point.
Martek Biosciences is pressing ahead with its plan to grow sales of
its microalgae-derived DHA in European infant formula and
mainstream foods now that supply issues have been resolved, despite
pending patent litigation with competitors.
The green tea extract, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), may slow
the accumulation of proteins that cause Huntington's disease,
German scientists have reported.
The local education authority (LEA) in the UK's County Durham is
initiating a project to assess the effects of omega-3 supplements
on 5,000 school pupils taking their GCSE examinations next year,
which could back up existing...
ReGen Therapeutics is seeking shareholder go-ahead to issue more
shares and/or securities to facilitate potential future
fundraisings and fund acquisition of complementary businesses; and
has reported positive findings in a study...
Drinking three glasses of fruit or vegetable juice a week could cut
the risk of Alzheimer's disease by a whopping 75 per cent,
according to a population based study from the US.
Compound Solutions has entered into an exclusive agreement for
distribution of Chinese-sourced CoQ10 - potentially further
relieving tight supply of while generating more competition between
Chinese and Japanese sources.
Aging populations and a growing demand for homecare are driving
opportunities for the European enteral nutrition market, ranging
from functional foods to microencapsulation.
The antioxidant content of tea could mean that drinking three or
more cups a day could reduce the risk of a wide range of health
problems, ranging from cancer to heart disease, and may even be
healthier than water, says a review from...
GCI Nutrients is offering a new source of the mental health
ingredient phosphatidylserine (PS) to the market, and has obtained
GRAS affirmation so it can be used in foods as well as supplements.
A review of studies using the herb kava to combat anxiety has
reported some positive results and only mild adverse events, giving
a much-needed boost to the herb's record despite the need for
longer safety and efficacy trials.
A diet high in saturated and trans fats combined with high copper
intake could lead to an accelerated rate of decline in mental
function, suggests a study from Chicago.
Martek Biosciences has forged a relationship with another major
food group, Hain Celestial, in a bid to see its microalgae-derived
omega-3 used in a broader range of infant formulas and other food
and beverage products.
Women’s health trends are mirroring bigger conversations of empowerment and wellbeing. Within the women’s health category, upticks in areas of lean muscle...