The US Food and Drug Administration today issued a draft guidance on labeling of live microbial ingredients (probiotics) as colony forming units (CFUs) in addition to weight, as is currently specified in the regulations.
Personalised nutrition start-up Mixfit have been causing a stir in recent months, as the company launched concepts for its consumer-facing personalised nutrition system, before selling a 50% stake DSM. So, what’s all the fuss about?
From a nutritious (and cheap) flour made from the by-product of tofu production to sugar, beer and biodegradable plastic made from almond husks, 'waste' is a dirty word in today's food industry. FoodNavigator found out more at this year's...
Growing understanding of sarcopenia among the region's medical community is now filtering down to consumers, who will be increasingly looking for preventive supplement solutions.
Singapore-based supplement firm Senescence Life Sciences is seeking to collaborate with major industry players to advance its work around cognitive health in the region.
While consumers are starting to recognise the importance of a stable blood glucose level the benefits are still often underestimated, according to energy drink brand State. So it is using its elite athlete ambassadors (tennis star Caroline Wozniacki,...
Making sure both mother and baby get the right diet - and avoid potentially serious deficiencies - is vital. But how much do parents actually know and understand about nutrition ... and what can be done to try and boost knowledge and understanding?
Research in the connection between the microbiome and cognitive issues continues to expand, with research done in South Africa on subjects suffering post traumatic stress disorder.
The promise of personalised nutrition has been cooled somewhat by the issues surrounding the use of sensitive personal health data, given by the consumer in order to utilise personalised nutrition services.
There is compelling evidence to back supplementation with omega-3, vitamin D and macular carotenoids to improve health outcomes as people age, according to the head of the Blackmores Institute.
Supplementation of a probiotic strain was linked to improved postpartum depression symptoms, according to research by Dr. Rebecca Slykerman, a senior research fellow of the Department of Psychological Medicine in the University of Auckland.
The best way to answer questions about complex ecosystems is to collect as much data as possible—and that’s what uBiome wants to do to improve the understanding of the human microbiome.
Soon-to-be released guidelines for contract manufacturing organizations and quality standards from the International Probiotics Association will drive the industry to optimal practice, says IPA's vice president.
Has industry investment into the development of human milk oligosaccharides, or HMOs, produced an ingredient capable of bridging the gap between formula and human breast milk?
