Magnesium may benefit blood pressure in hypertensives
Supplemental magnesium may reduce blood pressure people with high blood pressure, but seemingly normal magnesium levels, says a new study from Korea.
Archives for May 18, 2009
EU mutual recognition rules to benefit industry, says EHPM
Mutual recognition rules have been confirmed by the European Union, a move that can benefit food and supplements manufacturers seeking to trade products across the bloc’s 27 member states.
Stevia standards developer could lack future funding
Ingredient standards researcher ChromaDex Corporation has said that it anticipates significant future demand for its services, but is unsure if it can secure the capital necessary to continue expansion.
Functional market won’t wait for procrastinators, says analyst
Innovation in the functional food and beverage industry is currently passing the eye before the storm, and manufacturers must not hesitate to act or they will be “lost”, market analyst James Tonkin tells Lorraine Heller.
Dispatches from Vitafoods
Inside DSM’s quality commitment
Philipp de Simone, human nutrition and health regional sales director for the east, south east and middle east at DSM Nutritional Products, tells Shane Starling why DSM’s Quality for Life initiative reaches all the way from the factory floor to finished...
Scientists boost ellagic acid bioavailability: Study
Forming a complex with phospholipids could enhance the bioavailability of ellagic acid, a polyphenol with antioxidant activity, according to new findings from India.
Gluten-free diet not friendly to gut bacteria: Study
Following a gluten-free diet may be detrimental to gut health, which may also affect immune health, according to a new study from the Spanish National Research Council.
ABC sees herbs' progress in 2008 and 2009 to date
The American Botanical Council is optimistic about herbs’ potential to withstand recession pressures – and some ingredient and finished product suppliers are reporting a record Q1.