Selenium may decrease diabetes risk: French study
19-Mar-2010 - Increased blood levels of selenium may decrease a man’s risk of abnormal blood sugar metabolism,...
EFSA says insufficient safety data for carotenoid carrier
18-Mar-2010 - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded there is “insufficient data” to determine the...
Cactus extract may help manage weight, water loss
17-Mar-2010 - Supplements of a cactus extract may reduce weight gain while acting as a diuretic, according...
Green tea may boost oral health, reduce tooth loss
17-Mar-2010 - Drinking one cup of green tea may improve dental health and reduce the risk of...
Trials prove efficacy of fibre and multivitamin chocolate fortification, says Herza
16-Mar-2010 - German chocolate ingredient supplier, Herza Schokolade, said it has recently concluded a series of trials...
Coffee’s anti-diabetes benefit strengthen
16-Mar-2010 - Regular coffee drinking may reduce levels of inflammatory markers linked to diabetes, according to new...
Nutrigenomics point the way to anti-inflammatory supplements
15-Mar-2010 - A supplement containing nutrients selected for their anti-inflammatory action may lead to significant metabolic changes...
Berries may reduce risk factors for metabolic disorders
12-Mar-2010 - A diet rich in berries may reduce levels of inflammatory markers associated with liver health...
CoQ10 bioavailability boost from cyclodextrin complex
12-Mar-2010 - Delivering co-enzyme Q10 complexed with beta-cyclodextrin may increase the bioavailability of the nutrient, with the...
Vitamin A’s role in energy production identified by scientists
11-Mar-2010 - Vitamin A may play a critical role in production of energy in our cells, says...
Cocoa compounds may ease exercise-related heart function
10-Mar-2010 - Consumption of a beverage rich in cocoa flavanols may boost blood flow to the muscles...
Weekly comment
EFSA’s antioxidant rejections could be blessing in disguise
08-Mar-2010 - Timber! The latest axe blow from EFSA has fallen, and this time it has...
Cognis to submit article 13.5 lutein claim ‘within months’
05-Mar-2010 - Cognis Nutrition and Health has joined fellow lutein supplier, Kemin Health, in committing to sending...
Study thickens the science of cocoa’s heart benefits
05-Mar-2010 - Regular consumption of cocoa flavanols may decrease blood pressure in people with mild hypertension, but...
Kemin and DSM commit to article 13.5 lutein submission
03-Mar-2010 - Leading lutein suppler Kemin Health will resubmit a lutein dossier under article 13.5 of the...
Antioxidants don’t work, says EFSA. So what next?
03-Mar-2010 - EFSA scientists say antioxidants don’t work, so what next for antioxidants? The NutraIngredients Antioxidants 2010...
EC can balance EFSA’s mass antioxidant rejection: ERNA
02-Mar-2010 - The European Food Safety Authority’s mass rejection of antioxidant foods and constituents including prunes, bananas,...
Berries antioxidants pass bioavailability test
02-Mar-2010 - Consumption of antioxidant-rich berries may double levels of polyphenols in the blood, says a new...
Milk’s fat content may influence tea’s antioxidants
02-Mar-2010 - The choice of adding full-fat or skimmed milk to tea may influence the antioxidant capacity...
Lutein supplier calls for unity to win European eye health claim
01-Mar-2010 - The world’s leading lutein suppliers should work together to build a winning eye health dossier,...
‘Huge discrepancies’ between herbal and vitamin health claim requirements: Consultant
01-Mar-2010 - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is applying one standard of evidence for herbal products...
Vitamin combo may delay ageing: Mouse study
01-Mar-2010 - A cocktail of vitamins, minerals and herbals may delay the major aspects of the ageing...
Cranberry waste may lead to alternative ingredients
26-Feb-2010 - Cranberry pomace, a by-product of the juicing process, may be extruded to produce a range...
Nestle: Chocolate may benefit gut health and metabolism
26-Feb-2010 - A daily treat of dark chocolate for only two weeks may change metabolism in healthy,...
Batch two fall-out: Goodbye article 13.1, hello article 13.5
26-Feb-2010 - Article 13.1 health claims are being rejigged and resubmitted under the proprietary and emerging science,...
