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Maternal iodine deficiency could lead to lower IQs, new studies suggest

Mothers to be who do not take in enough iodine may put their children at risk of lower IQ and literacy scores, according to two new studies from the UK and Australia.

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Joint health supplements touted as colorectal cancer preventers

Glucosamine and chondroitin supplements, conventionally used for joint health, may have the potential to guard against colorectal cancer, according to researchers.

Industry body welcomes EU ‘correction’ on silicon dioxide and silicate in supplements

Updated EU regulations on the limits for silicon dioxide and silicate in food supplements have been welcomed by Food Supplements Europe after the members of the trade body spotted an error in legislation.

Dispatches from VitaFoods Europe 2013

System of embargoing press releases skews perception of nutrition studies, GOED chief says

Recent research results about the effectiveness of omega 3 fatty acids in the prevention of secondary heart attacks have been generalized to cast doubt on the value of the ingredients' overall effectiveness in cardiovascular health.  This is unfortunate, says Adam Ismail, global director of the Global Association of EPA and...

Is theobromine responsible for cocoa’s cholesterol benefits?

The potential of cocoa to beneficially impact ‘good’ cholesterol levels may be linked to the theobromine content and not the flavonoids, says a new study from Unilever Research & Development Vlaardingen.

Global Industry News

Red blood cells harbor Pycnogenol metabolite, research shows from NutraIngredients-USA.com

Horphag Research knew the what about their flagship ingredient, Pycnogenol, as it pertained to its many health benefits.  But until a recent study, the company was a little hazy on the how and the where.

The AACCI says whole grain products should contain 8g or more whole grains per 30g serving

What characterizes a whole grain product? from BakeryAndSnacks.com

Cereal science association AACC International has put forward recommendations on how whole grain products should be characterized.

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Omega 3 squid oil processor gets Australian approval from NutraIngredients-USA.com

Pharma Marine, a Norwegian company sourcing omega 3 oils from squid, has announced approval of its Calamarine product by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration.

What’s hot in hydrocolloids? from FoodNavigator.com

Rousselot is up for sale – but competition laws may preclude other gelatine specialists from buying it…And which ingredients are seeing the biggest price fluctuations? FoodNavigator brings you the latest in the world of hydrocolloids.

DISPATCHES FROM THE 2013 ZENITH INTERNATIONAL UK SOFT DRINKS CONFERENCE

‘We’ve spent a lot of money to remain ‘Innocent’ worldwide': Richard Reed from BeverageDaily.com

Innocent co-founder Richard Reed tells BeverageDaily.com that he anticipates the brand will probably attempt to crack Latin America using Coke’s marketing muscle, before launching in the US.

RSPO accused of losing consumer faith from FoodNavigator.com

International NGOs accused sustainable palm oil organisation RSPO of lacking credibility and losing consumer faith during a live online debate on Tuesday, including for widespread use of GreenPalm certificates in developed markets.

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Flavonols may slash risk of vascular disease for women

Flavonols may slash risk of vascular disease for women

Increased intake of flavonols from tea and other sources may boost heart health for older women, with...

Yakult ordered to pull Olympics-themed advert in UK over health claims breach

Yakult ordered to pull Olympics-themed advert in UK over health claims breach

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has slapped a ban on the broadcast of a Yakult TV...

Vitafoods Europe 2013 - Day Three
All the latest news and tweets live from the show

Vitafoods Europe 2013 - Day Three

The NutraIngredients team is reporting live from the key industry event all week. We will be sharing...

Cranberry veteran gathers forces against EU medical device products
Live from Vitafoods Europe 2013

Cranberry veteran gathers forces against EU medical device products

Gunter Haesaerts

President, Pharmatoka

EU health claims evolution: A submission rethink
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EU health claims evolution: A submission rethink

Now that the dust has settled on the health claims submission process we should all be very...

Researchers question the 'optimal' vitamin D dose for infants

Researchers question the 'optimal' vitamin D dose for infants

Dosage recommendations for vitamin D supplementation in infancy do not help to raise levels to those considered...