Soy-rich infant formula may give stronger bones: Mouse study
Feeding newborns soy protein-based formulas may favourably boost the bone strength later in life, according to a new study with mice.
Archives for February 27, 2009
Enhanced microencapsulation for probiotic strains reported
Double encapsulation of bacterial strains with potential probiotic activity may enhance the shelf-life and offer protection against harsh stomach conditions, says a new study.
Yakult: probiotics may boost brain health
Probiotics pioneer Yakult says preliminary research indicates the interrelationship of the nervous systems of the gut and the brain could confer cognitive benefits when probiotics are consumed.
Yakult probiotic drink poised to be a market leader, claims firm
Probiotic firm Yakult is once more expanding its presence in the US market, taking its branded dairy beverage into Texas – one of the nation’s largest regional markets.
US government creates databases for supplement info
US government agencies have joined forces to create a database of dietary supplement ingredients and brands, designed to provide publically available information on the levels of different ingredients in supplement products.
Turmeric is safe, says Sabinsa
New Jersey-based botanicals player, Sabinsa Coprporation, has published a paper in defense of its turmeric extract after the herb’s safety was questioned in an article published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Consumers look to health and wellness in recession
Focusing on health and wellness and building brand awareness are the most successful strategies for weathering the global economic storm, according to a Frost and Sullivan analyst.
Krill demand prompts Enzymotec expansion
Israeli phospholipids firm Enzymotec has expanded capacity for its krill oil in order to meet growing customer demand for the product.