News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
The UK professor who found himself at the heart of an industry storm after his remarks on the value of food supplements were misquoted in the national press has spoken out to clarify his position.
UK-based third party testing service, HFL Sports Science, has developed a series of ultra-sensitive lab assays that will allow supplements and functional food manufacturers to more accurately measure molecular profiles and their potential health effects.
National Starch has developed a new fat encapsulation system for instant desserts or other dried products that replaces animal derived ingredients like sodium caseinate.
Special edition: Brain health
In the sixth article in our series on brain health, regulations governing the area are explored.
A warning letter close-out process implemented this month by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hopes to encourage firms to take corrective action – but so far even responses to warning letters are lacking.
A leading scientist at Hindustan Unilever has spoken out about the need to improve product quality and documentation to grow the market for ayurvedic nutraceuticals in India.
Low levels of vitamin D may increase the risk of dying from all causes by 150 per cent, suggests a study with over 700 elderly women.
The majority of US consumers believe they are missing omega-3s in their diet, but most do not opt for fish oil supplements to address this need, according to a nationwide survey.