Cyvex extends brain health range with Cognisetin
Cyvex Nutrition has launched a fisetin-based ingredient with benefits for long-term memory, as the Irvine, California company extends it brain ingredient range.
Archives for June 8, 2010
B-vitamins may lead to happier seniors: Study
Increased intakes of vitamins B6 and B12 may reduce the risk of seniors developing depressive symptoms, says a new study with 3,500 Chicagoans.
Carbery targets sports drinks with clean whey
Irish dairy ingredients specialist Carbery is marketing a “clean tasting” hydrolysed whey protein range aimed at the sports nutrition market after completing sensory studies in conjunction with the North Carolina State University (NCSU).
Green tea extract may boost heart health for obese
Daily supplements of an extract of green tea may reduce levels of a protein linked to heart disease, says a new study from the US.
Beef: a more palatable source of omega-3s than fish?
Scientists exploring how to improve the fatty acid profile of beef by manipulating the diets of cattle are confident they can deliver meat containing enough healthy fat to make ‘source of omega-3’ nutrition claims on pack.
Mead Johnson pulls controversial toddler drink
Online criticism on blogs and forums has prompted Mead Johnson to pull a fortified chocolate drink aimed at toddlers.
Sabinsa founder honored by Long Island University
Muhammed Majeed, PhD, founder of Sabinsa, has received the Daniel Stateman Distinguished Alumni Award by Long Island University’s Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
Danone dwarfs “weak” General Mills in US probiotics market
Sales of General Mills’ spoonable probiotic yogurt YoPlus fell 16 percent in 2009 to less than $44m for the year, while rival Danone Activia jumped 16 percentage points to record $383m in sales for the year.