News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
In seeking inspiration for a new ingredient for mental health, Frutarom looked to the middle ages, when green oat was traditionally used in this area - and used modern science to support its efficacy.
A collection of US-based scientists met last week to discuss the benefits of vitamin E, amid growing consumer confusion following television reports about the threats.
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.
Guest article
Parents should avoid infant formulas made from intact proteins, a Stanford researcher told doctors assembled at the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies.
Glanbia Nutritionals chose Vitafoods as the launchpad for OlivActiv, a high potency-low bitterness antioxidant ingredient derived from Spanish olives that is marketed for immune system activation.
Children may soon benefit from less moody parents if a newly launched trial with omega-3 fatty acids is successful, adding to the list of studies linking fish oils to behaviour and cognitive function.
The evidence that green tea could benefit heart health are "supportive" but not "conclusive", said the FDA, leaving the door open to backing such health claims in the future.
Marketing Focus
Food firms must carefully target their health food products to specific sectors of the population if they are to succeed, delegates at this week's Vitafoods event learned.
Firmenich used Vitafoods 2006 as the platform to unveil a new microencapsulated Omega 3 ingredient innovation.