Study supports cranberry dose levels for urinary health
The ability of cranberry proanthocyanidins (PACs) is dependent on the dose, with higher doses significantly more effective at maintaining urinary health, says a new study.
Archives for May 31, 2010
Krill oil producer Neptune posts record revenues
Quebec-based Neptune Technologies & Bioressources has announced eight percent growth in revenues to reach $12.7m for its 2010 fiscal year ended February 28, 2010, including $12.6m for its nutraceutical business, despite the temporarily closure its krill...
National Starch targets functional beverages category with emulsifier
The R&D team at National Starch Food Innovation (NSFI), looking at further uses for its emulsifier, Q-Naturale, said results showed that it is highly suited to clear beverages such as vitamin waters due to its compatibility with natural colours.
Health to drive growth in UK drinks market
The performance of the UK soft drinks market will continue to improve over the next three years, despite a shaky record since 2007, according to commentators and industry bosses.
EFSA health claims summit
Industry hoping for answers at EFSA health claims summit
About 250 highly concerned industry representatives have gathered at EFSA’s Parma headquarters today for a day-long health claims summit, with early reports this morning indicating there was little being said by EFSA that would encourage industry’s...
IOM sends positive omega-3 DRI signals
Adam Ismail, the executive director of the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) caught up with Shane Starling recently to talk through all things omega-3 (except Proposition 65 and the Whole Foods krill ban which could not be discussed to...
Mental health epidemic is "great threat to humanity": Expert
A change in the nutritional paradigm away from calories towards healthy brain growth is needed if society is to avoid an impending mental health epidemic, leading omega-3 researchers have said.