Omega-3 may slash risk of heart failure: Study
Increased intakes of fatty fish, and the omega-3s they contain, may reduce a woman’s risk of heart failure by about 25 per cent, according to new findings from the US and Sweden.
Archives for April 5, 2010
Omega-3 supplier forges Chinese cooking oil partnership
The first cooking oil fortified with the omega-3 fatty acid DHA is now available in China thanks to a new partnership between US company Martek Biosciences Corporation and local food manufacturer and trading group COFCO Food Sales & Distribution.
DRINKSINGREDIENTS2010: Introducing the industry's first virtual trade show
BeverageDaily.com is launching the first virtual conference and expo dedicated to drink ingredients and formulation.
Red yeast rice effective where statins fail: Study
Dietary supplements of red yeast rice may lower LDL cholesterol levels by 21 per cent, and offer a blood lipid lowering alternative for people intolerant to statins, says a new study.
UK recalls toxic herb supplements
Chinese herbal products containing a banned botanical ingredient called Aristolochia have been recalled by UK authorities, although they remain on-market.
Finland proposes a doubling of Vit D dose for elderly
In recommendations published by Finland’s National Nutrition Council last week, the intake level of vitamin D for people over 60 years of age should be 20 micrograms (mcg) per day, double the current levels of 10mcg daily for this age group.
Hitex launches ceramides-based beauty from within ingredient
Hitex is launching Lipowheat oil for the beauty from within market in the US, having gained New Dietary Drug Ingredient (NDI) status from the Food and Drug Administration.
Slimmer cans could lead to bigger waistlines
Soft drink makers could end up swallowing a £10m bill for no good reason by embracing the Food Standards Agency (FSA) recommendations for new slim-line 250ml drinks.
Report identifies ‘magic food’ superstars
Pomegranate juice, dark chocolate, berries, walnuts, almonds, ginger, and cinnamon are the “magic food” super stars that have shown the most growth since 2006, according to a Decision Analyst report on ingredient and healthy food trends.
IBS probiotic supplement launched
Californian dietary supplements manufacturer Jarrow Formulas has debuted a probiotic supplement targeting irritable bowel syndrome.