Neptune Technologies and Bioressources has entered into a
collaborative agreement with the Nestle Research Centre that will
pave the way towards Neptune Krill Oil's use in range of functional
foods.
Eating a diet rich in blueberries may reduce the severity of
neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's or cognitive
disorders relating to ageing, if results from an animal study can
be translated into humans.
A diet rich in flavonoids, compounds in fruit, vegetables, coffee,
tea and chocolate, could reduce the decline in mental function
associated with age, says a new study from France.
Croda Health Care is looking to position its omega 3, 6, 9-combo
ingredient Incromega V3 as an alternative for US vegetarians to
existing fish-derived products.
ReGen and Metagenics are preparing for the launch of Colostrinin
with the presentation of data on the nutraceutical's potential for
cognitive function before a group that could be instrumental in its
success - natural health...
Drinking a whopping ten cups of coffee a day or more could slash
the risk of developing Parkinson's disease by 74 per cent, suggests
a new prospective study from Finland.
Omega-3 supplementation of children with learning and behavioural
problems led to significant improvements, adding important data to
this high profile subject.
Chocolate giant Mars has filed a lawsuit against Natraceutical,
alleging that the Spanish company is infringing its patents on
polyphenol-rich cocoa extracts by selling CocoanOX extracts in the
United States.
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.
Cargill has announced its plans to enter the omega-3 ingredient
market - a development likely to cause concern for smaller
companies already cashing in on the popularity of these fatty
acids.
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.
Denomega Nutritional Oils has announced the Health Canada approval
of its omega-3 ingredients for use in most foods, thereby opening
up another market to the company.
The NIH National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
(NINDS) is launching a large-scale clinical trial to assess whether
the ingredient creatine can slow the progression of Parkinson's
disease.
France-based Berkem is building the science behind their
ingredients, with results from a double-blind placebo-controlled
study for their lemon balm extract showing efficiency for the
developing anti-psychological stress market.
The popular herbal gingko biloba did not improve the mental
performance of healthy subjects, says a new study, but the high
level of cognitive function of the subjects to start with may
undermine the conclusions.
Monsanto and The Solae Company have announced a collaboration over
the development of omega-3 from genetically-modified soy beans,
which could speed up the availability of the healthy ingredient
from new non-marine sources.
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.
Tomatoes, genetically engineered to contain high levels of folate,
could provide the recommended daily amount in one standard serving,
says new research.
Frutarom is bringing its wild green oat ingredient Neuravena to the
United States, where it plans to build-up the brand's awareness
using the marketing recipe used for LinumLife.
Consumer industries are only just seeing the tip of the iceberg
when it comes to the purchasing power of older consumers, says
Euromonitor International, which advises them to make age-aware
adaptations to products in the coming years.
Denomega and GAT are making their microencapsulated fish oils more
readily available for use in dairy and beverage products through a
co-packaging arrangement with Tetra Pak that makes use of its
FlexDos dosing system.
Coffee, a well-established source of antioxidants, may also be a
richer source of soluble dietary fibre than orange juice,
researchers in Spain have reported.
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.
Enzymotec has announced its entry into the krill oil market, going
head to head with market leader Neptune Krill Oil and planning
clinical research into the health benefits of its ingredient.
ReGen Therapeutics is today issuing over 150m new shares to raise
£1.1m, in part to fund ongoing development of its Colostrinin
nutraceutical that is expected to be commercialised this year.
The effects of increased folic acid intake amongst the elderly may
be a double-edged sword, with benefits and harm dependent on the
person's vitamin B12 levels, says a new study.
The results of a consumer survey on healthy chocolate suggests that
the substance once considered solely as a sweet confectionery item
has made huge strides towards the realm of health foods.
Companies offering personalised nutrition testing are jumping the
gun because the science behind nutrigenomics is not enough to
support the claims, says an article in New Scientist.
Germany-based BASF has reported that its solubilizate co-enzyme
Q10, Solu Q10, has excellent bioavailability, compared to a small
number of other delivery forms for the nutrient.
Here we go again. Industry-sponsored studies into the nutritional
benefits of food and drink products are biased. Don't believe
anything that has an industry sponsor.
Older people taking folic acid supplementation had improved memory
and ability to process information, as well as a slower rate of
age-related cognitive decline, says a study from the Netherlands.
Australian software company CogState has been granted a US patent
for the technology behind its brain function tests, which are used
by supplement, food and other companies to assess the potential
benefits of products on cognitive...
The polyphenol content of cloudy apple juice is four times greater
than clear juice, says new research that could see a shift in
consumer preference from clear to cloudy.
Preliminary results from an intervention trial that aimed to change
eating habits in a UK school and provide an omega-3 supplement are
positive with regards to behavioural benefits, says Foods for the
Brain, and may spur further research.
The UK's Food Standards Agency may review its advice that people
should eat at least two portions of fish a week for its health
benefits, in the light of environmental concerns.
Nutrition studies of beverages funded solely by industry are four
to eight times more likely to report favourable conclusions for the
sponsors than studies with no industry funding, say researchers
from the US.
Neptune Technologies & Bioressources is currently designing a
large scale cognitive study on its proprietary Neptune Krill Oil,
following positive results in a recent clinical study on the
marine-derived ingredient and adult ADHD.
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