Advana Science edges closer with nutraceutical Alzheimer ingredient
New biotechnology to stop the build up of protein plaques linked to Alzheimer’s disease could be hitting the market this summer, says Advana Science’s CEO.
Archives for January 19, 2009
Irradiation, EtO not permitted for supplement sterilization, clarifies BI
Botanical ingredients supplier BI Nutraceuticals has sent its customers a clarification of current US regulations that prohibit the use of irradiation and ethylene oxide (EtO) as a means to sterilize supplement ingredients.
In praise of pesticides
Who likes pesticides? Misunderstood by consumers and misrepresented by pressure groups, pesticides are a soft target for legislators. The latest blow to that soft target could have hard consequences for the European food industry and for developing...
T&L fibres could hold weight, diabetes benefits: Study
Maize-based dietary fibres have been found to help lower glycemic and insulin responses, potentially opening up opportunities for their use in foods for weight management and diabetes control, reports a new study from the University of Toronto.
Prebiotic may offer ray of light for IBS sufferers: Study
A novel mixture of prebiotic galactooligosaccharides may selectively boost levels of friendly bacteria in the gut, and ease symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, says a new study.
Psychological function scarce in EU supplement push - Mintel
While psychological and behavioural functions form one of the key areas under article 13 of the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) health claims regulation, product launches in the segment appeared scarce last year, says Mintel.