ChromaDex picks Indian partner for phytochemical reference standards
ChromaDex has set up an exclusive distribution agreement for the Indian market, which will see LGC Promochem India selling its phytochemical reference standards in that country.
Archives for July 9, 2009
US leads in lycopene launches
The United States continues to be the most dynamic market for lycopene products, demonstrating a steady stream of activity over the past five years, according to product launch statistics.
Almost 25 percent more foods labeled as humane, says survey
The availability of humanely produced food products in US supermarkets has risen by nearly a quarter since last year, according to a survey from The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA).
Bran may slash hypertension risk: Study
Increased intakes of whole grains, and bran in particular, may reduce the incidence of hypertension in men, according to new findings from Harvard.
CLA may aid weight loss in diabetic women
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) may help reduce body fat mass in post-menopausal women with type 2 diabetes, says a new study.
Calorie restriction leads to longer life: Study
Restricting the amount of calories we consume, while avoiding malnutrition, may extend lives and reduce the risk of chronic disease, suggest results from a monkey study.
EFSA proposes reference intake levels for omega-3, omega-6
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that 250mg should be the labelling reference intake value for long-chain omega-3 fatty acids.
Synbiotic fails to redress African malnutrition
Adding a probiotic-prebiotic mix to a conventional high-energy foods used in feeding programmes in Africa failed to improve severe malnutrition outcomes, says new research in The Lancet.