News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
Experts from the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and DSM Nutritional Products have developed an interactive worldwide map on vitamin D levels as a tool for educating the public and policymakers.
Products that deliver physiological benefits quickly such as those benefitting gut health or boosting energy – will be the most important trend for 2011, according to a new report.
Windsor-based functional and medical food firm Provexis is actively seeking to acquire technology firms in the sector, with ceo Stephen Moon stating that its lack of purchases over the past six months has been “disappointing”.
Dannon says its year-long negotiations with the Federal Trade Commission that resulted in a $21m settlement and modifications placed on its health statements, has not altered the core claims for its multi-million dollar selling probiotic yoghurts.
Some sun exposure and vitamin D supplements may be the most effective means of reducing the risk of breast cancer, suggest findings from a French study.
Enzymotec has won a patent in Australia for its blend of phosphatidylserine (PS) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA).
Extra calcium has been added to the Yoplait Original yogurt in the US in an attempt to set the product up as an easy option for women looking to meet their daily calcium requirements.
EFSA gut/immune health meeting
The high rate of European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) immune health health claim rejections is likely to continue unless parameters of a well-functioning immune system can be defined, according to a Brussels-based industry group.
New research from Solae backs up the claims for soy protein’s cholesterol lowering effect, but says the mechanism behind benefits is ‘yet to be determined’.
Danisco has nudged up its full year outlook after a strong Q2, and is cautiously positive that mitigation measures will protect its enablers division from the raw material hikes on the horizon.