Doses of vitamin D3 of 2,000 International Units (IU) - the current
tolerable upper intake level (UL) in Europe and the US - are needed
to ensure blood levels of the vitamin amongst post-menopausal
African-American women, says a new...
Researchers have associated methylsulfonylmethane, or MSM, to
protecting articular cartilage and reducing inflammation in
osteoarthritis - findings that could bolster the profile of the
ingredient for joint health.
Burgundy's IridoForce ingredient may inhibit the activity of
cyclo-oxygenase (COX-2) by 31 per cent, says a new study that adds
to the joint health benefits of the ingredient.
An American court has confirmed Atrium Innovation's exclusive US
rights to the supplement WobenzymN, which the company has indicated
could hold considerable commercial potential in the country.
Extracts from French maritime pine bark may reduce the pain and
stiffness associated with arthritis of the knee by about 40 per
cent, suggests a new international study.
Biotechnology company Aker BioMarine is launching a 100 per cent
pure krill oil ingredient for dietary supplements, to help meet
growing demand predicted for the ingredient.
The publication of a round-up of studies on the safety and efficacy
of Metagenics' NG440 formulation of rho iso-alpha acids (RIAAs)
from hops, rosemary and oleanolic acid adds weight to its use in
medical foods for inflammation.
Nutrigenomics researcher WellGen has announced the completion of a
Series C financing worth $9.5mn it plans to use to build a pipeline
of patented nutraceuticals.
Metagenics has been awarded three new patents for discoveries
relating to Luduxin and Tetrase, two hops-derived ingredients with
anti-inflammatory properties for joint health.
In a bid to attract a greater gamut of consumers,
Hawaiian Cyanotech Corporation is rolling out new
condition-specific formulas containing its proprietary astaxanthin.
Fermenting calcium-fortified soymilk with probiotics could enhance
solubility of the mineral up to 90 per cent, thereby boosting
bioavailability, new research reports.
The ability of prebiotics inulin and oligofructose to enhance
absorption of calcium in the intestine is focussed in the colon,
suggests a new study with young adults that backs up animal
studies.
The anti-inflammatory properties of New Zealand green lipped
mussels have been given a significant boost, as two new studies
report the potent benefits of the mussel's lipid fraction.
Supplementation with an olive extract decreased pain and
inflammation, and improved the quality of life of people suffering
from osteoarthritis, claims a new study.
Many apparently healthy people may be vitamin K deficient, says a new review, potentially increasing the risk of bone loss and also for arterial calcification.
Flavonoids derived from the Chinese herb Epimedium may increase
bone mineral density (BMD) at the hip and lower back, and may have
benefits against osteoporosis, suggests a new study.
A decision on whether to allow Cargill's Regenasure vegetarian
glucosamine hydrochloride (HCl) as a novel food ingredient has been
delayed because of a lack of information on whether it would affect
people with diabetes.
Supplementation with the soy isoflavone genistein led to increases
in bone mineral density in postmenopausal women, says a new
randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial from Italy.
Increasing omega-3 fatty acid intake in the diet at the expense of
omega-6 fatty acids may boost bone health and reduce the risk of
osteoporosis later in life, if a new study in mice can be
translated into humans.
France's Burgundy is redrawing its product catalogue to list only
innovative and differentiated products - a sea-change for the
six-year old company with its roots in the eponymous wine region.
New Zealand ingredients innovator Keratec says it has
received approval for its entire Functional Keratin products
derived from sheep's wool are suitable for use in products for the
halal market.
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) extracted from green tea may
inhibit the production of inflammatory molecules associated with
and joint damage in people with rheumatoid arthritis, scientists
have reported.
A Spanish chondroitin sulfate manufacturer has weighed in on the
debate over the negative results of a meta-analysis recently
published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Several nutraceutical companies are this week drawing attention to
the potential benefits of their products for serious athletes such
as marathon runners, in advance of participation in the Boston
Marathon Expo next weekend.
Bayer HealthCare has lent credence to the importance of both the
baby boomer market and condition-specific marketing, through the
introduction of a new line of nutritional supplements, Bayer
Nutritional Science.
Nutritionists and policy-makers have put the issue of healthy
ageing way down the list of priorities, and the problem must be
addressed sooner rather than later, says a new report.
A new study has indicated the safety of Biocell's Collagen II, the
dietary ingredient for boosting joint health - an important result,
says the company, as it moves on to getting GRAS certification.
Boswellia serrata extract performed as well as a selective COX-2
inhibitor in a controlled clinical study to assess its effect on
relieving osteoarthritis pain, researchers report in the Journal of
Indian Pharmacology.
Minneapolis-based Cargill has announced that its Regenasure
ingredient, the only non-animal glucosamine available on the
market, has been determined generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
International agencies should reassess as a matter of high priority
dietary recommendations for vitamin D, experts have said, because
current advice is outdated and puts the public at risk of
deficiency.
From double coating with soy peptides, to protection with whey
proteins, encapsulation of sensitive gut-friendly bacteria is
breaking new ground for probiotic food applications.
AOAC International has put out a call in search of a study director
for its upcoming collaborative studies on standardized methods for
joint health-supporting compound, MSM.
Chocolate mousse may be an excellent vehicle for probiotics and
prebiotics, suggests a new study from Brazil that is in line with
the trend for new ways of delivering the ingredients.
Honey produced by bees feeding on honeydew have more than double
the radical scavenging activity than honeys from nectars, says new
research from Spain.
Emulsification of omega-3 fatty acids may boost bioavailability of
nutritionally beneficial eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) by over 60 per cent, compared to
non-emulsified oil, suggests new research.
Daily supplements of vitamin K2 maintained hipbone strength in
postmenopausal women, while placebo led to weakening, says a study
from the Netherlands.
TSI Health Sciences has secured approval from the Australian
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for manufacturing
chondroitin sulfate sodium, thereby opening up another avenue of
business for the Montana-headquartered company.
Quantification of a prebiotic's ability to boost the growth of
probiotics could enhance the identification of effective synbiotic
combinations, researchers have said.
Daily supplements of calcium and vitamin D, long linked to
improving bone health, may also reduce the risk of stress fractures
during exercise, scientists have reported.
Inter Farma is branding its South American bovine-sourced
chondroitin sulfate as Dynatin CS, and is marketing it on the dual
platforms of US Pharmacopoeia certification and hailing from a
BSE-free country.
The ability of the prebiotic fibre inulin to boost the population
of 'friendly' bifidobacteria in the gut works at both low and high
doses without side effects, says new research.
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