Fenchem gets novel foods go-ahead for Cholevel
Chinese ingredients supplier Fenchem has received novel foods notification for its Cholevel plant sterols in the EU, opening up the way for the ingredient's direct use in foods.
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Natural is key to UK weight loss market, says Mintel
Consumers in the UK are seeking a more natural approach to weight management, according to Mintel, a trend that signals some of the latest ingredients in the sector could be right on the money.
Jamieson to distribute Dermylex across Canada
Jamieson Laboratories, a leading manufacturer of natural health products in Canada, has upped distribution of Advitech's psoriasis nutraceutical Dermylex from six pharmacies to 2000 across the country since November, and is eyeing opportunities across...
Eugene Science aims to take phytosterols to fattier foods
Korean biotech Eugene Science is building up its patent store for a plant sterol manufacturing process using nano molecules and particles that it says is especially useful for fat-soluble formulations.
NeutraHealth enters nutricosmetics field with Champneys
The latest deal of UK's NeutraHealth with Champneys Spa underscores that consumers are not just looking for external solutions to looking good - they are considering the effects of their nutrient intake too.
Calcium offers prolonged protection from colorectal cancer, says study
The potential protective effects of calcium supplements against colorectal cancer may carry on for five years after people stop taking the supplements, research has revealed.
Cognition test technology gains US patent
Australian software company CogState has been granted a US patent for the technology behind its brain function tests, which are used by supplement, food and other companies to assess the potential benefits of products on cognitive function.
UHT treatment may reduce cholesterol-lowering effects of soy
Ultra high temperature (UHT) processing of soy beverages may result in products that actually raise LDL-cholesterol levels, according to new research from NutriPharma.