Antioxidant-rich fruit and veg may cut lymph cancer risk
Increased intakes of antioxidant-rich vegetables may reduce the risk of developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma by about 30 per cent, says a new study.
Archives for January 19, 2010
Astaxanthin wins full GRAS status
Fuji Health Science, the American subsidiary of Japanese supplier, Fuji Chemical Industry, has won a GRAS (generally recognized as safe) thumb’s up from the FDA for its astaxanthin form – AstaREAL.
Lallemand push vitamin D in bread agenda
Bakery manufacturers can gain a thorough understanding of the benefits of fortification of bread and other baked good products with vitamin D at a seminar next month which includes insights from the lead researcher in the field, claims supplier Lallemand.
Tea compounds may boost attention span: Unilever
The tea compounds L-theanine and caffeine at levels obtained in a single cup of tea may improve attention, says a new study from Unilever.
Special edition: Weight managment
Asia proving growing market in weight control sector
As levels of obesity continue to rise on a global scale, Nutraingredients looks at the market for weight management dietary supplements, food and beverage products.
Superfruit launches drop in 2009
US superfruit launches fell for pomegranate, cranberry, goji and mangosteen, according to data from market analyst, Mintel, a fact some market analysts are attributing to the recession and superfruit ‘fatigue’.
Nestlé target elderly with high-dose drink
Nestlé has launched a 200mL nutrient drink in Switzerland targeting the malnourished elderly – a segment of the population it says is deficient in key nutrients such as vitamin D, calcium and protein.
Supplement company wins $250,000 in patent dispute
Texan supplements manufacturer, Mannatech has settled a patent dispute with two companies that will see the companies pay $250,000 and cease making the glyconutrient products that infringed Mannatech’s patents.