Belgium food authorities have updated guidelines that set out new maximum limits for caffeine, lutein, lycopene and red yeast rice for use in food supplements.
New proposed conditions in which milk, sports, isotonic and energy drinks would become main sources of D-ribose intake are deemed safe, according to the European, Food and Safety Authority (EFSA).
Sports nutrition remains one of the most innovative and forward thinking sectors in the food and nutrition industry. However, like all new sectors, the speed of new products coming to market threaten to overtake legislation designed to maintain standards....
A first-of-its-kind national report on infant feeding in New Zealand will be used to aid the Ministry of Health in its upcoming review of the country’s existing food and nutrition guidelines for young children.
A recently published clinical guideline for the management of blood cholesterol gives an indication of how far the dietary supplement industry has to go in convincing practitioners of the efficacy of its products. In its 120 pages, the guideline spends...
Results from a new study suggests that supplementing with aqueous extract of French oak wood may improve the sleep quality and mood of individuals with insomnia and high oxidative stress.
2019 could be the year fibre becomes fashionable as consumers learn more about gut health and weight management, according to a leading ingredient supplier.
The European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) has said its decision to reject a health claim for Han-Biotech’s Symbiosal was correct after the firm argued the ruling was not scientifically supported.
Studies looking into vitamin D status in both the young and old appear to link its deficiency with schizophrenia in newborns and depression in older adults.
Exercise programs have many benefits, but helping participants to lose weight is not among them, according to a review article published in the journal of a private physicians organization.
Researchers in Russia analyzed changes of fatty acid levels in the blood plasma of national team cross-country skiers. Results suggested possible role of MCT for exercise benefits, such as improved endurance.
Start-up food makers and challenger brands have shaken up the food industry thanks to their close relationship with rapidly emerging consumer demands. FoodNavigator spoke to five trailblazing brands to find out their top trend predictions for 2019.
Recreationally active men who ingested 500 mg of aqueous ashwagandha extract experienced ‘statistically significant improvements’ in average squat power and peak bench press power compared to those who took a placebo.
A mother with an eye for health trends has cultured a huge following for her fermented food brand which originated from a simple aim to boost her son’s gut health.
A new patent licencing deal between Cornell and LNC Therapeutics will help the French biotech become the ‘must have’ partner for research and product development relating to the Christensenella strain, says the company’s CEO.
