Garlic and onion may boost mineral absorption
Compounds in both garlic and onion may increase the bio-accessibility of iron and zinc from cereals seven-fold, according to new data from India.
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Indian food processing sector needs US$30bn investment - report
Around US$30bn worth of investment is needed to “revolutionise” India’s food processing sector to boost the volume of processed products to 10 per cent of overall output by 2015, according to a new report.
Ganeden and Glanbia ink probiotic deal
Ohio-based probiotics supplier Ganeden Biotech has formalized its business relationship with Glanbia Nutritionals in the supply of probiotics for the Irish company’s formulations.
CRN events to examine latest supplement issues
The Council of Responsible Nutrition (CRN) is preparing its scientific workshop and annual conference, which will bring together experts in the dietary supplement arena to discuss the latest developments affecting the industry.
Creatine at low doses promotes resistance to fatigue, study
Low dose supplementation of creatine could help combat fatigue, according to the results of a new study.
Antioxidant testing: Combining assays points to ‘biological relevance’
Combining a series of chemical and cell-based antioxidant tests is the best way to understanding antioxidant effects and the biological relevance of the data, says a new study with acai.
Kemin’s lutein pioneer passes away
Rod Ausich, former Kemin Health president and inventor of the company’s flagship FloraGLO Lutein ingredient, has passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, the company has announced.