Vegetarian form of Celadrin launched
New Jersey-based Proprietary Nutritionals Inc. (PNI) has begun distribution of a vegetarian form of the bone health natural compound, Celadrin, with Asia a key market.
Archives for October 28, 2009
Sage product first in UK to show quality mark
Salvian, a sage product from Bio-Health designed to reduce excessive sweating in post-menopausal women, is the first herbal product to display the new Traditional Herbal Registration (THR) mark in the UK.
Coca-Cola omega-3 superjuice can nourish brain (but not memory), says NAD
Coca-Cola-owned Minute Maid has been told to discontinue TV advertising that suggested an omega-3 DHA-fortified pomegranate and blueberry superjuice could give an immediate memory boost.
Mum’s veggie-rich diet may protect baby from diabetes
Mothers-to-be should eat a vegetable-rich diet in order to protect their babies from type 1 diabetes, according to results of a new Swedish study.
New pea product boosts functional fiber range
SunOpta Ingredients Group is expanding its range of functional fibers to include organic and conventional pea fiber.
Use sustainable palm oil or suffer consequences, warns WWF
Many manufacturers and retailers are not using sustainable palm oil as much as they should to stimulate supply and lead to long-term environmental benefits, says a damning report from the WWF.
EFSA affirms omega-3 can benefit baby brains and eyes
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has confirmed that the omega-3 fatty acids, DHA and ALA, can benefit eye and cognitive development in babies.
Soy isoflavones may slow bone loss for women
Supplementation with soy-germ derived isoflavones may reduce the loss of bone in postmenopausal women, according to results of a new study from the US.
PL Thomas goes to India for slimming botanicals
PL Thomas is expanding its slimming portfolio with two new botanical ingredients that attack hunger as well as fat tissue.