Obesity report lends weight to nutrigenomics
A shocking report which predicts more than half the population of Britain will be extremely overweight by 2050 could give an incentive for developing personalised nutrition as a tool for cutting obesity.
Archives for October 17, 2007
Pine bark extract boost for blood flow and heart health
Extracts from French maritime pine bark may boost the body's production of nitric oxide - key to better blood flow and oxygen supply to muscles - suggests a new study.
Futureceuticals promotes Vitacherry for anthocyanins
Futureceuticals is beginning to promote its cherry ingredient Vitacherry as an anthocyanin-rich version of the original fruit compounds that can be used in a variety of functional applications.
Northwest picks Tresalbio for omega-3 gummies
Northwest Natural Products has introduced a novel omega-3 product format geared directly at children, containing Valensa International's proprietary chia seed extract.
Chrysantis zeaxanthin gets GRAS
Chrysantis announced its branded zeaxanthin has achieved Generally Regarded As Safe (GRAS) status, opening up the potential for the ingredient to be used in a new category of functional food and beverages.