Researchers from Sweden have reported that people suffering from
coronary artery disease (CAD) have low levels of the antioxidant
carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin, and could respond to
supplementation.
Apigenin, a plant flavonoid found in herbs, fruits and vegetables,
suppressed the levels of an immune system antibody linked to asthma
and other allergies when fed to mice, report Japanese researchers
in a new study.
Polyphenols from cereals could restore the immune system function
and could potentially extend lifespan, suggests an animal study
from French and Spanish researchers.
Embria Health Sciences targets burgeoning immune health market,
clearing self-determined GRAS status for its new immunogen
ingredient for use in functional foods.
People with more magnesium and less copper in their blood could
reduce their risk of death from cancer by as much as 50 per cent,
says a new study from France.
Parents should avoid infant formulas made from intact proteins, a
Stanford researcher told doctors assembled at the annual meeting of
the Pediatric Academic Societies.
Embria Health Sciences is to invest more than $10m on establishing
its headquarters in Ankeny, Iowa, with a 5.1-acre site that will
include manufacturing facilities for its new EpiCor immunity
ingredient.
A daily supplement of the French maritime pine bark, Pycnogenol,
could reduce the markers of inflammation by 15 per cent, says a
joint German-Slovak study.
Swedish company BioGaia has announced the latest in a string of
deals for its Reuteri probiotic, this time with a distribution
agreement with Laboratoire Physcience in France and Belgium.
Denmark-based Nordic Phytopharma have launched an immune boosting
microalgae-derived supplement, Immulina, aimed to compete and/or
complement existing products in the immune health market.
Italian researchers have reported that a daily glass of tomato
juice could lower markers for inflammation by over 30 per cent, but
has no effect on the immune system, adding to the debate as to
whether carotenoids can boost immune...
At this weekend's Supply Expo, Embria began speaking for the first
time about its new immunity supplement, EpiCor - a high-metabolite
immunogen born out of decades of experience and observation in the
animal nutrition field,...
Following last week's claims and counter claims that dietary
supplements may offer protection from avian flu, Stephen
Daniells looks into statements that selenium supplements may
offer protection.
As the bird flu grip on Europe increases by the day, scientists
have begun to publicly debate the role of nutraceuticals as
possible preventatives in the wake of news that availability of
anti-viral drugs may be "too little,...
Hawaiian microalgae producer Cyanotech has become the latest
company to tout its wares direct to consumers, with the initiation
of an advertising campaign aimed at end users of BioAstin.
Proliant Health and Biologicals has reported positive results in a
company trial aimed at reducing symptoms of irritable bowel
syndrome (IBS) and improving quality of life of sufferers using its
ImmunLin supplement.
Advitech's psoriasis nutraceutical is set come to market next year,
as the Canadian biotech enters into its first marketing agreements:
Cothera is to market and distribute Dermylex in France, and further
announcements for the...
Two new companies in the supplements market, one each on either
side of the channel, are looking to launch an organic selenium
yeast in Europe after gaining derogation from the supplements
directive.
US scientists have explained how one of the forms of conjugated
linoleic acid (CLA), a fatty acid found in dairy products, could
reduce inflammatory disease.
Vanadium, a trace mineral taken in supplements by bodybuilders and
for sugar control, may promote faster recovery from food poisoning
or other infections, suggests new research on animals.
Probiotic bacteria could not only help fight viruses but they may
also protect against autoimmune diseases like diabetes, says
Swedish probiotics firm Probi.
A coating technology, first used to keep cookies crisp, may be the
key to opening up new applications for probiotic bacteria like
cereals or ice-cream.
A strain of probiotic bacteria developed by Swedish firm Probi
doubled the absorption of iron from food in women participating in
a recent study, it revealed yesterday.
Multivitamin and mineral supplements do not appear to prevent
infections in older people living at home, report researchers in
Scotland today, raising questions for a significant segment of the
supplement-taking population.
Canadian biotech company Advitech has come a step closer to
launching whey-derived XP-828L as an oral alternative to
conventional drugs for psoriasis sufferers with the announcement of
positive results in a clinical trial to test...
Coca-Cola is introducing its Minute Maid juice brand to the UK
market this week, which is currently experiencing booming juice
sales thanks to increasingly health-conscious consumers, reports
Dominique Patton.
Researchers in New Zealand's Massey University have reported that
whey protein concentrate reduced the severity of rotavirus-induced
diarrhea in a mice model. If replicated in humans, this result
could help save the lives of...
Polyphenols founds in green tea may help protect the body
autoimmune disorders, believes an oral biologist who has conducted
extensive studies into their health promoting properties.
Sweden's BioGaia says its recent clinical trials are supporting
stronger health claims on products containing its Reuteri bacteria,
which may help it distinguish its probiotics from the competition,
writes Dominique Patton.
Biothera's soluble beta glucan Imprime PGG has been shown to boost
the immune system without stimulating inflammatory cytokines. If
the same results are seen in trials using the oral form it could
lead to new opportunities for...
Biothera has filed lawsuits against three companies that it claims
are infringing its patents on the use and composition of a beta
glucan ingredient, said to boost immune health, reports
Dominique Patton.
The FTC has reached settlement with Body Wise International and an
'expert endorser' over unsubstantiated claims that its AG-Immune
dietary supplement can prevent, treat or cure serious diseases,
including HIV/AIDS, heart...
Changes in gut microflora caused by widespread use of antibiotics
and today's high-fat, low-fibre diet could be responsible for a
major increase in allergies in recent years, say researchers.
Dutch nutritional oils company Lipid Nutrition says customers
working in the US can now use two immune-boosting
structure/function claims for its Safflorin product after notifying
the Food and Drug Administration of its supporting...
Taking supplements of lactoferrin or a drink enriched with the milk
protein may help to prevent osteoporosis in those at risk, say
researchers from New Zealand, revealing for the first time that the
compound has powerful bone-building...
The shortage of flu vaccine has forced millions of Americans to
seek alternatives and the supplements industry has not been slow in
coming forward with suggestions.The American Botanical Council
suggests some herbals that manufacturers...
Breast cancer patients who take a multivitamin or supplement with
vitamin E experience a smaller decrease in important immune cells,
a common side effect of chemotherapy, new research suggests.
The probiotic drink Actimel appeared to boost the immune system in
students consuming the drink during examination periods, report
Spanish researchers.
A daily multivitamin can slow the progression of HIV and also delay
the need for antiretroviral therapy, show the results of an
eight-year study by Harvard researchers out today.
