Forget C, D may be the vitamin for cold and flu protection: Study
Increased levels of vitamin D may protect against common respiratory infections such as cold and flu, according to new findings from the US.
Archives for February 25, 2009
Enzymotec claims Japanese patent phospholipids boost
Enzymotec says it has obtained approval from the Japanese patent office for a new method of producing lyso-phospholipids that will allow the group to extend its presence in the segment.
Beauty from within is going mainstream, says Euromonitor
Danone may have pulled the beauty yogurt Essensis from French shelves but a Euromonitor analyst insists that the ‘beauty from within’ trend is still heading mainstream.
Probiotics and the campaign to maintain credibility
Probiotic suppliers are increasingly stepping in to provide quality and efficacy guidance for the ingredients, as a lack of a legal framework continues to put the market at risk.
Calcium may slash colorectal cancer risk: Study
Increased intakes of calcium from the diet and supplements may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by up to 23 per cent in women, says a new study from the US.
Public health reliant on evidence-backed functionality
As the global functional food segment reportedly exceeds $100bn in sales, one science group says further growth may depend on how manufacturers support innovative research and the delivery of evidence-health based benefits.
FWS examines sustainable ginseng harvesting
The US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) yesterday examined the sustainable harvest, trade and regulation of ginseng, in a public meeting on the latest research on the root.
GMA extols irradiation’s virtues for food safety
The Grocery Manufacturers Association has been at pains to reassure consumers that it does not consider irradiation a replacement for current food safety procedures, but it could be incorporated into the food safety system to minimize risk of food-borne...