News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
A new supplement containing pinokinase - a combination of pine bark extract and fermented soybean extract - may help prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and swelling on flights, according to a new study in this month's issue of Angiology.
Fresh from acquiring starch derivatives company Cerestar, privately-held US company Cargill throws another European ingredients company into its shopping trolley with the purchase of French cocoa and chocolate ingredients company OCG Cacoa.
The European Commission has issued a statement relating to its proposed Regulation on health and nutrition claims announced on 16 July 2003 in a bid to clear up complaints based on 'myths and misunderstandings'
In response to an article we published this week on the use of herbal remedies to ease menopausal symptoms US company Himalaya USA pointed out that sales of its natural menopausal support remedy MenoCare have soared this month.
Freshly formed Bunge-Dupont soy ingredient joint venture, The Solae Company, is to plunge into flavors and to work on the taste of soy protein through a new collaboration with flavor scientists at the Linguagen corporation.
Two studies sponsored by Solbar, the Israeli company which makes the Solgen soy isoflavone supplement, add further evidence to show the benefits of such supplements on diabetes and memory in post-menopausal women.
Low-fat spreads are an effective vehicle for supplementing the diet with folic acid, according to a new study in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Scientists have called into question the efficacy of herbal remedies on menopausal symptoms after a review of randomised clinical trials found only limited evidence that they worked.
Manufacturers on the quest for the perfect biscuit will find comfort in a discovery coming out of the UK this week that explains exactly why biscuits crumble.
The European Commission yesterday slammed a €138.4 million fine down on four sorbate suppliers accused of operating a cartel in the 1990s.