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...
Dispatches from Vitafoods
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...
