Hamari nutraceuticals certified kosher
Japanese firm Hamari Chemicals has obtained kosher certification for its functional ingredients, including its flagship gut health, PepZin GI zinc-L-Carnosine product.
Archives for August 25, 2010
Scandinavians target elderly with 1000mg+ omega-3 drink
Norwegian omega-3 specialist Smartfish is set to launch an omega-3 drink with more than 1000mg of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), as the company adds a medical wing to its Smartfish brand.
Nutrition worst performer in positive Cognis H1 results
German supplier Cognis improved EBITDA performance by 67.5 per cent in the first half of 2010- but its nutrition and health division lagged behind the performance of its household chemicals and personal care divisions.
Broccoli and banana fibers show Crohn’s potential: Study
Dietary supplementation with soluble plant fibers could reduce the effects of Crohn’s disease, whilst emulsifiers in processed foods could be exacerbating the problem, new research reports.
Milk could stop garlic breath, says study
Consuming food or beverages with a high water and fat content like milk reduces ‘garlic breath’ odour, according to a new study.
ASA bans Optislim weight-loss shake advert
The UK Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) yesterday upheld public complaints about broadcasts of a TV advert for the low-calorie weight-loss shake Optislim, stating that it “must not be broadcast again in its current form.”
Special edition: Beauty from within
The science of skin health ingredients
In the third part of our special series on nutricosmetics, we take a look at the science behind the ingredients positioned for skin health, from antioxidants to omega-3 oils.