Canadian and Chinese approvals boost cholesterol-lowering market
Major plant sterol suppliers say recent food-use approvals in Canada and China will “clear the way” for expansion of the cholesterol-lowering category.
Archives for June 16, 2010
Higher vitamin B6 levels may reduce lung cancer risk
Higher blood levels of vitamin B6 may reduce the risk of lung cancer by about 50 per cent, says a new analysis of almost 400,000 people, including current and former smokers.
Neptune nuls revenue-raising deal
Neptune Technologies & Bioressources says market conditions have led to it deciding against a cash-raising deal with private equity firm, Paradigm Capital.
Cyvex offers 95 percent alfalfa
Cyvex Nutrition is offering alfalfa 95 percent, a sodium copper chlorophyllin ingredient that has shown antioxidant and green colorant potential.
Nutrient profiles reinstated in EU Parliament vote – just
Members of the European Parliament have voted to put back clauses on nutrient profiling into the proposed food information regulation, after Environment Committee members voted to take them out – but it was a close call.
Chicken extract builds brain health links
The maker of a 175-year-old chicken extract that peer-reviewed research demonstrates can benefit mental function has established a brain health research centre – with a focus on anti-aging in the brain.
Puleva explores heart benefits of olive oil extract
The heart health benefits of olive oil may be due to the compound hydroxytyrosol binding to LDL cholesterol, says new study from Spain.