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Diet rich in sulfur amino acids may aid bowel healing

16-Nov-2009 - A higher intake of sulfur-containing amino acids like cysteine following intestinal surgery might aid healthy...

Opportunity remains in dairy bioactives despite departures

12-Nov-2009 - Some companies are abandoning research into dairy bioactive ingredients because of high costs and regulatory...

Marine collagen big in Japan now going west

10-Nov-2009 - Chinese supplier Fenchem said its new collagen peptide extracted from fish scales, an ingredient used...

Dairy proteins again linked to blood pressure benefits

04-Nov-2009 - A combination of milk proteins may reduce salt-induced increases in blood pressure by about 10...

Collagen ingredient better than glucosamine for joint health?

29-Oct-2009 - A patented collagen ingredient may be twice as effective as glucosamine and chondroitin for joint...

Milk protein may protect premature babies from infection

07-Oct-2009 - Supplements of the milk protein lactoferrin alone or in combination with a probiotic the reduced...

Irish establish functional foods initiative

23-Sep-2009 - Four of Ireland’s biggest healthy ingredients companies have joined with academics to form Food for...

Carbery finds bodybuilders embracing health

14-Sep-2009 - Whey protein supplier Carbery says new bodybuilding supplements should become more than just fuel for...

DSM finds protein partner in UK

01-Sep-2009 - DSM Nutritional Products has joined with the UK’s leading online sports retailer to promote its...

Wild lupins’ protein could rival soy, say Spanish researchers

31-Aug-2009 - Wild varieties of lupin seeds could be tapped for their high quality protein content, report...

UK protein and fibre satiety initiative launched

17-Aug-2009 - UK-based Leatherhead Food Research wants companies to bring their fibre and protein ingredients to the...

Eggshell membrane may outperform glucosamine for joint health

12-Aug-2009 - Extracts from the membrane of an eggshell may improve the symptoms of osteoarthritis, and offer...

EFSA rejects lycopene-whey heart health claim; company set for fight

06-Aug-2009 - Cambridge Theranostics has vowed to confront the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) over its rejected...

Whey protein may improve heart health: Study

05-Aug-2009 - A whey-protein-rich ingredient may improve blood vessel function in healthy individuals, reports a new randomised,...

Carnosine may help prevent cateracts: Study

17-Jul-2009 - A new study conducted on rat eye lenses indicates that the dietary supplement carnosine may...

Amino acid could prevent compulsive hair pulling, say researchers

08-Jul-2009 - An antioxidant commonly found in supplements could help people suffering from a compulsive hair-pulling...

No additional weight loss with CLA, arginine combo: Rat study

25-Jun-2009 - Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA) and L-arginine consumed together have separate but not additive effects on...

Plant proteins key to weight loss, healthy cholesterol, suggests study

10-Jun-2009 - A diet low in carbohydrates and high in plant-based proteins could improve blood cholesterol...

CLA-rich cheese may boost heart health: Study

01-Jun-2009 - Consuming cheese from ewe’s milk, rich in conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), may reduce markers linked...

Valio debuts cholesterol and blood pressure lowering spread

20-May-2009 - Finnish dairy Valio has launched what it says is a world-first margarine product with both...

Glucosamine link to liver damage is unlikely, says FSA

13-May-2009 - Glucosamine is not likely to cause hepatitis, the FSA’s Committee on Toxicology (COT) has concluded...

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Hydrolysed collagen may boost beauty from within: Rousselot studies

07-May-2009 - Daily supplements of a hydrolysed collagen may improve skin hydration by 28 per cent, and...

Heart healthy spread v2.0: Blood pressure plus cholesterol

15-Apr-2009 - A spread containing plant sterols and bioactive peptides from milk may reduce cholesterol levels and...

Chia close to winning EU Novel Foods approval

15-Apr-2009 - A chia seed is on the verge of difficult-to-come-by European Union Novel Foods...

Functionality belying whey commodity concerns - analyst

30-Mar-2009 - Demand for whey-derived functional food and drinks claiming nutritional benefits remains undimmed despite an overall...

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