Protient promotes goat protein for energy and satiety
Protient is launching a goat milk protein concentrate for the sports nutrition and weight loss industries, following demand from formulators for rapidly absorbed, less allergenic protein.
Archives for July 10, 2006
NSF program could encourage athletes' supplement use
The Canadian Center for Ethics In Sport (CCES) has teamed up with NSF International over a supplements certification program intended to minimize the risk of products used by athletes containing substances prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency...
Natural packaging used for US supplements
A corn-based biodegradable plastic developed by Cargill-division NatureWorks is making its debut in dietary supplement packaging, and may build on natural and healthy attributes of its contents, making the whole product more appealing to consumers.
Nutra launch for future pharmaceuticals helps build market
The strategy of bringing new ingredients to market as nutraceuticals, with a view to pharmaceutical launch at a later date, is helping expand supplement-makers' toolkit - as well as providing biotechs with a revenue stream earlier.
More support that fish oil could reduce AMD
Eating three or more portions of oily fish per week could reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by 70 per cent, says a new study from Australia.
Soluble fibre could boost cheese making
Adding soluble fibres, guar gum and pectin, to skimmed milk could speed up the coagulation time, improving cost efficiency, and impart nutritional benefits, say Irish researchers.
FSA plans meetings on vitamin, mineral levels
The UK's Food Standards Agency is springing into action to formulate a response to the EC discussion document on maximum vitamin and mineral levels, which failed to take into account the country's proposed two-tier systems.