Solazyme's new facility and hires to drive food category expansion
San Francisco-based Solazyme, has opened its new full demo-scale applications food lab and facilities in its recently opened corporate headquarters.
Archives for September 14, 2010
FDA warns against Viagra coffee
A coffee product claiming to assist erectile dysfunction has been deemed an unapproved drug by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) due to the presence of hydroxythiohomosildenafil, an analogue of sildenafil, used in the sexual aid Viagra.
Global probiotics market approaching $30bn by 2015: Report
Global Industry Analysts (GIA) predicts the global probiotics market will be worth $28.8bn by 2015, even though the market is still considered to be in infancy.
Herbs, omega-3s can save millions in healthcare: Report
An Australian study has found herbal preparations and omega-3s are effective treatments against an array of illnesses including osteoarthritis, heart disease and depression and could save the country more than $220m every year.
Cranberry’s benefits extend to prostates: Study
The protective effects of cranberries toward urinary tract health may also extend to men’s prostates, according to a new study from the Czech Republic – the first of its kind to report such benefits.
Breakthrough study shows personalised nutrition future for probiotics
Probiotic bacteria may affect gene activity and the cellular reactions they control in the human intestine, a study has revealed for the first time.
Watercress may ‘turn off’ breast cancer mechanisms
A compound found in watercress may suppress breast cancer development by stopping the function of a protein important in tumor development, according to new research.
Study supports Biocell’s collagen ingredient for joint health
Daily supplements of Biocell Technology's Collagen II were effective in improving measures of joint health in people with osteoarthritis, say top-line results from the company.