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CROs join forces to form Europe's first nutrition focused clinical trial network
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The creation of the first pan-European network of excellence for clinical trials in nutrition and health products will mean greater expertise in trial design and options for large scale multi-centre trials, say the people behind the CRENnet partnership. Related news |
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Vitamin D and ginger show potential in reducing asthma symptoms, new studies suggest
Supplementation with vitamin D or ginger extracts may help ease the symptoms of asthma, according to two new early stage research studies.
The ‘health halo’ effect: Nutrition claims may lead to bigger portions
People tend to choose larger portions of foods when they are marketed as ‘healthy’, suggests new research led by a team from the University of Ulster in Northern Ireland.
Live from VitaFoods 2013
New science, dosage form drives vitamin K2 interest, NattoPharma CEO says
New research results are driving interest in vitamin K2, according to NattoPharma CEO Hogne Vik. But the company has also developed a new, more potent powder form that is helping to raise the ingredient's profile.
Could tax breaks for healthy food sales work better than food taxes?
Incentivising the sale of healthy foods at the supermarket checkout could be more effective than food taxation for improving food choices, suggests a letter published in the BMJ.
Dispatches from VitaFoods Europe 2013
GNC relationship helps boost Stepan's Clarinol CLA ingredient for sports applications
As Stepan Liquid Nutrition looks to expand the use of its Clarinol CLA in sports nutrition products, it’s time to trot out a sports analogy. Stepan is looking for companies that are willing to step up to the plate.
Global Industry News
Fish gelatine gaining in importance – but remains niche from FoodNavigator.com
Fish gelatine is rising in importance as an alternative to bovine and porcine gelatine – but there are still challenges in terms of supply, extraction and functionality.
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Health Canada grants two probiotic health claims for Pharmax from NutraIngredients-USA.com
Health Canada is at it again – the Federal Canadian health department has granted more health claims for probiotics, with Pharmax, a Seroyal brand offering a comprehensive line of professional-grade, evidence-based nutraceuticals, receiving two approvals.
Study: canned peaches nutritionally equal to fresh from FoodProductionDaily.com
An Oregon State University (OSU) study has concluded that nutritionally speaking, canned peaches are equivalent to their fresh counterparts.
The true taste of strawberry: Researchers reveal mechanism to allow biosynthesis of key aroma compound from FoodNavigator.com
Molecular analysis has revealed a new route for the biosynthetic production of key strawberry aromas that may help industry produce products with 'the true flavour of strawberry', researchers have revealed.
Natra to double North America sales with new Canadian factory from ConfectioneryNews.com
Spanish-based firm Natra claims sales for its private label division in North America will double within three years after it agreed a deal to rent a production facility in Canada to spearhead growth.
Multi-component supplement may boost weight loss, says new human study from NutraIngredients-USA.com
A multi-component supplement containing raspberry ketone, caffeine, capsaicin, garlic, ginger and bitter orange extracts may enhance body composition, and reduce hip and waist girth in overweight men and women, says a new study.
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 Researchers question the 'optimal' vitamin D dose for infantsDosage recommendations for vitamin D supplementation in infancy do not help to raise levels to those considered... |
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