Passion fruit peel extract may improve knee health
Extracts from the peel of purple passion fruit may reduce measures of pain and stiffness in people suffering from knee osteoarthritis, says a new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
Archives for October 11, 2010
Meta-analysis questions folic acid’s heart benefits
Increased intakes of folic acid – a synthetic form of folate – may decrease blood levels of the amino acid homocysteine, but this does not translate into reductions in cardiovascular events, says a new meta-analysis from the University of Oxford.
Glanbia named as GanedenBC30 North America distributor
The team-up between Ganeden and Glanbia has been extended, with the probiotic player announcing that Glanbia Nutritionals will be the primary North American distributor of GanedenBC30.
Danone to build R&D centre dedicated to baby and medical nutrition
Danone is poised to establish a new international R&D centre for baby and medical nutrition in The Netherlands after signing an agreement to purchase land on Utrecht Science Park.
Study supports OmniActive’s capsaicin’s weight loss effects
The potential weight management effects of a proprietary hot red pepper extract may be linked to its ability to promote the break down of fat (lipolysis), says a new study.
Indena wins product award for bioavailability enhancer
The Best New product at this year’s European Outsourcing Awards has been awarded to Indena’s Meriva product for boosting bioavailability.