News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
Compounds in cranberry juice may provide a viable alternative to antibiotics that treat urinary tract infections (UTI's) especially for combating E. coli bacteria that have become resistant to conventional treatment.
The infant formula market presents opportunities for proven nutritional ingredients within the updated EU regulatory framework, and follow-on products and those aimed at mothers' are also targeted by suppliers.
Researchers from the University of Ulster and University College Cork are to embark on a three-year project to investigate what level of dietary vitamin D is needed to maintain good vitamin D status in winter.
A team of researchers from Mexico have reported a process to produce the carotenoid beta-cryptoxanthin at high yields and purity for use in dietary supplements.
Chrysantis has a new utility patent for development of zeaxanthin esters - an announcement that bodes well for its soon-to-be-launched extended line of the naturally sourced eye health ingredients.
Cosucra's change of direction from sugar into the healthy inulin and oligofructose market looks to be paying off, as the Belgian company is recognised by Frost and Sullivan for its growth in the European fibre market.
The first products using sterols supplied by Advanced Organic Materials reach Argentine retail outlets this month and are positioned to be affordable even for price sensitive customers.