Science highlights promise of prebiotics for weight management
Prebiotic fibres may beneficially modify bacterial populations in our guts and aid weight management, with “promising effects also shown in humans”, says a new review of the science.
Archives for March 28, 2010
Multivitamins during pregnancy may boost infant health
Daily supplements of multivitamins during pregnancy may improve the growth of the baby in the womb, says a study with African American women.
Spirulina faces legal questions
Spirulina, the blue colour from algae used in Nestlé’s Smarties, is one of 10 substances used to colour food that faces an uncertain future as its legal status is scrutinised.
Special Edition: Vitamin D
Suppliers surmounting vitamin D fortification challenges
In many countries foods such as milk, yoghurt, margarine, oil spreads, breakfast cereal, pastries as well as bread are fortified with vitamin D, and in the third part of our special edition on this nutrient, we look at the challenges surrounding its...
Global upswing for probiotic and prebiotic food and beverages
World sales of probiotic and prebiotic foods and beverages climbed 12.5 per cent to reach about $15.4bn in 2008 compared with the year before, according to research group Packaged Facts.