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Vox Pop: Consumers are familiar with the word ‘probiotic,’ but struggle to define it

02-Nov-2017 By Adi Menayang

Probiotics are distinct types of bacteria that have been clearly defined by health authorities around the world, trade associations, as well as the World Health Organization. However, this definition may have not yet entered mainstream consciousness.

Glanbia adds sparkle to iron with new Lactoferrin delivery format

25-Oct-2016 By Adi Menayang

With athletes in mind, Glanbia partnered with Wisconsin-based PoppingFUN for a new confectionary-inspired delivery format for iron supplements.

Latest studies suggest probiotics may reverse childhood malnutrition

01-Mar-2016 By Adi Menayang

As more studies suggesting the benefits and safety of probiotics emerge, the executive director of the International Probiotics Association foresees probiotics to play a larger role against global health crises.

Probiotic victory: Judge refuses to certify class in false advertising lawsuit vs Yakult USA

06-Jan-2016 By Elaine Watson

A California judge has refused to certify a class of consumers in a lawsuit accusing Yakult USA of misleading shoppers about the digestive health benefits of its fermented drinks.

400 representative products tested for 4-mei levels

FDA to conduct more tests, but has “no reason to believe” that 4-mei from caramel colors poses health risks at current intake levels

15-Aug-2014 By Elaine Watson

UPDATED Aug 22: The FDA has conducted new tests to determine exposure to 4-mei (4-Methylimidazole) via consumption of products containing caramel colors III and IV, and plans more to assess exposure from other sources such as brewed coffee and roasted...

Infographic: Nutrition for mental health

25-Jul-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

With the human brain making up only 2% of our body weight, but accounting for at least 25% of our metabolic demands, it is no wonder that nutrition plays such a key role in mental health.

Vitamin A supplements may save 600,000 children annually

29-Aug-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of vitamin A may reduce child mortality in low and middle income countries by an astonishing 24%, which could save 600,000 lives per year, says a new meta-analysis.

Vitamin A could save one million lives per year, says review

08-Dec-2010 By Nathan Gray

Vitamin A supplementation programs in children under five should be continued in areas at risk of deficiency, according to a new review from the Cochrane Collaboration.

Act locally to tackle obesity, says CDC

28-Jul-2009 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a report including recommendations to help tackle obesity in the United States, with strategies to increase availability of healthier foods.

IPA moves to Europe to be at hub of probiotics regulations

27-Jul-2009 By Lorraine Heller

The International Probiotics Association (IPA) is relocating its headquarters to Europe, a move that comes just a few months before the group expects to be accepted into the Codex Alimentarius.