Cargill is seeking the go ahead for its Regenasure vegetarian
glucosamine hydrochloride to be used in functional beverages, which
would open up a whole new area for the joint health market in
Europe.
German chemicals group BASF is set to expand the market for
Lactobacillus healthy bacteria derived from yoghurt, with the
introduction of a raft of products for dental health and personal
hygiene.
Over 70 per cent of seemingly healthy teenage girls may be vitamin
D deficient, says a British study, and are at increased risk of
osteoporosis and other health problems later in life.
Fuji Chemical Industry has been granted a US patent for the use of
astaxanthin to reduce inflammation, enabling the manufacturer to
further strengthen its position in the market.
Research to date on how prebiotics inulin and oligofructose may
improve bone health are highly promising, with results from
adolescent trials showing significant benefits, says Orafti - a
view shared by a national osteoporosis charity.
A report published by non-profit organisation GreenFacts is aiming
to bring scientific consensus on the role of diet and nutrition in
chronic disease prevention to a non-specialist audience.
A daily supplement of soy isoflavones reduced bone loss in early
post-menopausal women - says a study from China that has been
welcomed by the company who provided the supplements.
Mention vitamins A to E, and most people will know why they need
them and what foods to find them. Not so vitamin K, a comparatively
little known vitamin that has been the subject of several recent
scientific investigations for its...
The flavonoids quercetin and myricetin found in cranberries can
stop the formation of dental plaques and tooth decay, as scientists
report yet more benefits for this super fruit.
Chinese ingredients supplier Fenchem is introducing a vegetarian
form of hyaluronic acid (HA) called Hymax for use in dietary
supplements, helping to expand use of the ingredient in oral joint
health products.
Increased intake of vitamin K, both from diet and supplements, has
a significant impact on bone health and "striking" reductions in
hip fractions, says a new meta-analysis.
The olive polyphenol, oleuropein, reduces bone loss in a rat model
of osteoporosis, say researchers at France's INRA, as science
continues to accumulate linking the olive extract with bone health.
Irish mineral firm Marigot is seeking to build use of its Aquamin
calcium/mineral ingredient in soy milks, with recent tests
indicating superior sensory properties compared to other
fortification forms.
The International Osteoporosis Foundation has heard damning reports
of under-diagnosis and inappropriate care for sufferers of the
devastating brittle bone disease, which also highlight the
importance of communication about preventative...
Health Canada has expanded its 2003 Novel Foods approval of Ocean
Nutrition's MEG-3 to higher doses and more foods, giving the
microencapsulated fish-oil supplier a head-start on new entrants to
the market.
Fish farming multinational Marine Harvest aims to push recently
launched Xalar salmon oil into the US market as a functional food
ingredient over the next year.
Elderly men, a population that is often overlooked in bone health
studies, could also benefit from daily supplements of fortified
milk, says new research from Australia.
Annual sales at Cyanotech dropped by three percent, as a 27 percent
hike in fourth quarter sales was not enough to offset issues that
beset the Hawaiian microalgae producer in the second and third
quarters.
Natto, the traditional Japanese fermented soybean and a rich source
of vitamin K2, could reduce bone loss in post-menopausal women by
as much as 80 per cent, says research from Japan.
Negative reports surrounding a study that was interpreted by many
media outlets as questioning the link between calcium and bone
health has led to an exercise in damage limitation; women's health
experts convened this week to...
Cognis has announced its first move in the competitive omega-3
market with the acquisition of Norwegian fish oil concentrate
supplier Napro Pharma, and is developing new solutions to aid its
use in foods.
Israeli ingredients firm Frutarom is to supply Salvia seed oil, a
potent source of the omega-3 fatty acid alpha linoleic acid,
following a marketing and distribution agreement with compatriot
Magnetica Interactive.
Drinking more orange or grapefruit juice may reduce bone loss and
decrease the risk of osteoporosis in later life, suggests an animal
study from Texas.
The second new source of natural vitamin K2 is announced on the US
market in as many weeks, as Blue California is becomes exclusive
distributor of Vitamin K2-All Trans.
Gadot Biochemical Industries has developed a new calcium citrate
compound that could help formulators overcome fortification issues
with soy milk, fluid milk, smoothie, infant formula, and other milk
replacement products.
PL Thomas (PLT) is introducing NattoPharma's soy-derived natural
vitamin K2 in the US, with which it hopes to generate awareness of
the vitamin amongst industry and consumers.
Elderly women, the group at most risk of osteoporosis, are less
likely to develop fractures if they actually take the calcium
supplements they've been given, says a new study.
A review of 19 studies has concluded that kids do not benefit from
calcium supplements and fortified foods, despite many not meeting
recommended daily intakes of the mineral.
The UK's National Osteoporosis Society has issued a stark warning
that fad dieting is leading women to put their bones at risk by
consuming less calcium-rich foods than they did 20 years ago.
On the back of increased demand for its stabilized rice bran
product, California-based NutraCea has announced it is to double
capacity at its Dillon, Montana plant, revising its previously
announced decision to increase capacity by...
Higher intake of vitamin K, found naturally in cabbage, spinach,
cauliflower, and other green leafy vegetables, could reduce the
risk of osteoarthritic knee problems by 40 per cent, says new
research.
Coca-Cola can continue selling orange juice fortified with calcium,
after having settled with Procter and Gamble over a patent
infringement lawsuit a development that opens the way forpotential
collaborations in the future.
High intake of calcium and vitamin D, particularly from
supplements, may lower the risk of diabetes by 33 per cent, say
American scientists, as a leading European clinician reports that
over a billion people are vitamin D deficient.
Gadot is introducing a new highly soluble source of calcium
suitable for use in syrups and concentrates, which could help
beverage formulators design products to meet burgeoning interest in
functional drinks.
Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate supplements "significantly
decreased" knee pain for people suffering from moderate-to-severe
osteoarthritis - a message that may not be getting through to
consumers.
The dust is settling on the WHI trial. First came the news that
low-fat diets didn't reduce the risk of breast or colorectal cancer
or cardiovascular disease, then came news that vitamin D and
calcium supplements don't protect...
A daily supplement of soy isoflavones reduced bone loss in early
post-menopausal women, but the effect is not dependent on the dose,
researchers report.
Consumer confusion over vitamin D and calcium seems likely to grow,
following claims from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) trial
about their effect on bone health that oppose other studies.
An increase in demand for stabilized rice bran derivatives since
NutraCea's merger with RiceX is requiring the Californian company
to increase capacity at its plant by more than 50 percent.
US teenagers are living with the threat of osteoporosis in later
life by not getting enough calcium, claims a new report that
suggests supplements could help.
Joint health ingredient LitoZin, derived from Danish rose hips, is
set to reach shelves in the US next month in the form of Blue
Spring Wellness' JointVital.
New Zealand's Waitaki Biosciences is expand its presence in Europe
with its flagship MCH-Cal bone health ingredient, and is looking at
ways to diversify by tapping the country's non-animal resources.
Sales at Schiff Nutrition, previously known as Weider Nutrition,
fell by a fifth during the second quarter, as the firm discontinued
private label business to focus on more profitable brands.
A working group set up by standards developer AOAC has issued a
call for analytical methods for joint supplement MSM, or
methylsufonyl methane, as part of the program to create validated
testing systems for 20 major supplements.
Univestin™ is a patented, natural joint-care ingredient clinically proven to support joint comfort, improve flexibility and support mobility within 3-7...
The demand for joint health products is on the rise, branching out beyond age-related issues into active nutrition and prevention; driving new opportunities...
