All news articles for May 2018

Use of aromatase inhibitor forms basis of warning letter

Use of aromatase inhibitor forms basis of warning letter

By Hank Schultz

A recently posted warning letter cites a New York company for the presence of an aromatase inhibitor in one of its dietary supplements. This class of chemicals is popular with strength trainers for its purported ability to suppress estrogen levels.

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Mouse data backs nori carbohydrate as potential prebiotic

Can seaweed help modify your microbiome?

By Nathan Gray

A specific carbohydrate found in nori seaweed could help drive changes to our gut bacteria by encouraging the growth of certain probiotic strains, say researchers in Nature.

MEET THE WINNERS: Ingredients of the Year

NutraIngredients Awards 2018: Highlights

MEET THE WINNERS: Ingredients of the Year

By Staff Writer

With the NutraIngredients Awards over for another year, we take a deeper look at the winners of our Ingredient of the Year category.

WATCH: Check out our video highlights from the NutraIngredients Awards 2018

NutraIngredients Awards 2018: Highlights

WATCH: Check out our video highlights from the NutraIngredients Awards 2018

By Staff Writer

The NutraIngredients Awards, in association with Vitafoods Europe 2018, saw more than 250 industry leaders help 34 finalists in 11 categories celebrate success widespread and innovation across the nutrition and wellness industry. Whether you were with...

MEET THE WINNERS: Products of the Year

NutraIngredients Awards 2018: Highlights

MEET THE WINNERS: Products of the Year

By Staff Writer

With the NutraIngredients Awards over for another year, we take a deeper look at the winners of our Products of the Year category.

IN PICTURES: All the highlights from the NutraIngredients Awards 2018

NutraIngredients Awards 2018: Highlights

IN PICTURES: All the highlights from the NutraIngredients Awards 2018

By Staff Writer

Our gala evening of celebration in Geneva saw 11 category winners in key industry categories - from ingredients and finished product innovation in large and small firms, to start-ups, and awards for innovation and cutting edge research. Check out our...

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School project may provide ‘more complete’ vegan and vegetarian diets

B12 breakthrough: Discovery could boost vitamin B12 for veggies … using cress

By Nathan Gray

UK researchers working with kids on a school project say their new discovery could help boost the levels of vitamin B12 in certain plants – meaning more nutritionally complete diets for people who follow vegetarian and vegan diets.

‘Protein refreshment’: Kerry eyes up growth of protein juice, water and energy drinks

Vitafoods 2018: ‘The consumer really is driving into plant-based’

Protein refreshment: Kerry eyes up growth of protein juice, water and energy drinks

By Rachel Arthur

With protein seeing continued interest from mainstream consumers, a new world of ‘protein refreshment’ is emerging, says Irish dairy and ingredients supplier Kerry – with increased demand for protein boosts in lighter, refreshing beverages such as water,...

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DISPATCHES FROM VITAFOODS EUROPE 2018

Timing nutrient intake for peak performance: Lessons for the industry

By Will Chu

The concept of nutrient timing still has a place among the supplements and recovery aids that make up the sports nutrition sector, as an expert believes manufacturers can harness its principles to enhance a product's effectiveness.