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Heinz reels from latest probiotic health claim rejection by EFSA

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected a health claim related to a probiotic that claims to boost the immune system against pathogens in the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts.

Study: How can an unhealthy diet contribute to loss of vision?

An unhealthy diet can contribute to the development of eye diseases which lead to a loss of vision, University of Southampton research has revealed, indicating a potential new treatment route through which these cells could be rescued before diseases...

Anlit reveals 'all encompassing' probiotic and cranberry chew for women

Israeli supplement developer Anlit, has created a women's health probiotic chew containing six strains of live bacteria plus cranberry extract to support genitourinary tract health.

EFSA asks for industry views in setting complimentary infant feeding age

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) are asking the industry’s view on the Agency’s decision that deems the appropriate age to introduce complementary infant feeding to be 3-6 months.

'Not fantastic': Blackmores to overhaul business strategy as Q3 profits plunge by 43%

Australia supplements giant Blackmores has announced weak Q3 results thanks to slower domestic and China sales, but the firm is confident its new development strategies will get it back on track.

FDA sends warnings letters on illegal ingredients in sports, weight loss products

The US Food and Drug Administration issued 11 warning letters yesterday to companies that have non NDI ingredients in their products. Eight of the warning letters concerned DMHA, with the other three concerned phenibut.

WATCH: Sports nutrition brands reveal the top trends and their innovations

The mass market is showing a strong interest in sports nutrition that offers soft textured and lower calorie protein bars, indulgent-tasting treats, BCAA’s, high fibre and new formats made for baking.

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Diana Food: Building a broad dataset showing Cerebelle’s effect on cognitive function

Global demographic changes are creating a significant market for products that address normal signs of aging such as primary cognitive decline (PCD). Seniors with PCD feel episodic memory loss that limits their ability to recall personal experiences

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Discover TetraSOD, a unique marine ingredient.

TetraSOD is a novel, natural marine microalgae (Tetraselmis chuii; T. chuii)-derived bioactive that influences antioxidant, hematologic and metabolic/bioenergetic systems. The closed photobioreactor production system leverages patent pending, metabolism...

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Effects of a botanical ingredient for weight management: Metabolaid

Weight management is a major problem for a large population of adults. Sadly, the prevalence of overweight individuals
worldwide has increased dramatically in recent decades, with over a third of the adult population affected.