Fytexia expands on weight management boom
French herbal supplier, Fytexia, has moved into a new premises at its southern French base as it responds to growing demand for natural ingredients and attempts to gain high-level European GMP certification.
Archives for September 20, 2009
Probiotic-containing apple wedges may offer dairy-free alternatives
Applying probiotic bacteria to fresh-cut apple wedges may offer an alternative way for a daily boost to gut health, and offer a dairy-free alternative, suggests new research from Ireland.
Supplement has a touch too much Viagra
A food supplement for men which claims to help prevent erectile disfunction has been withdrawn from the market because it contains substances similar to sildenafil, the active pharmaceutical ingredient in Viagra.
Are health claims curbing freedom of speech?
The US FDA is being sued over its health claims regime – actions that are unlikely to succeed according to most pundits – but they raise serious questions about healthy food messaging and free speech that are being felt globally.
Modified collagen may stimulate cartilage re-growth: Study
Daily supplements of a modified collagen may help with the regeneration of cartilage tissue, and aid joint health, according to a new study from Germany.
Harvard advises on foods to help prevent diabetes
New guidelines from Harvard advises US consumers on the the types of food, beverages or ingredients that can help ward off diabetes, with recommendations including moderate coffee and alcohol alongside fiber and nuts.
Dannon pulls 'immunity' claim from probiotic drinks
Dannon is removing the word “immunity” from its DanActive probiotic drink on-package marketing after concluding an out-of-court settlement last week over alleged misleading probiotic claims.
Special edition: Brain health
Markets: Leaders in global brain food sales
In the first of a series of articles on cognitive health, NutraIngredients examines the global market for food and ingredients leading the category.