R&D alliance targets antioxidant enzymes for gut health
A new product development alliance between Deerland Enzymes and Thione International aims to produce enzyme and antioxidant compositions for the burgeoning gut health category.
Archives for December 17, 2010
Probiotics industry unites over EFSA claims treatment
Four groups with an interest in pre- and probiotics will today send a letter to the European Commission and European Food Safety Authority spelling out their ongoing concerns with the European Union health claims system that, to date, has unanimously...
Omega Protein Corp snaps up Cyvex Nutrition
California’s Cyvex Nutrition has been acquired by Omega Protein Corporation, a leading producer of omega-3 fish oil and specialty fishmeal.
Ingredients marketing to rise over condition marketing in 2011
Europe’s new stringent health claims regime will see marketing efforts concentrated around ingredients such as probiotic strains rather than any purported health benefits, according to the Beneo Group.
FDA takes hard line on erectile dysfunction supplement
In the same week the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced an industry-backed crackdown on spiked weight loss, body building and sexual enhancement products, the agency issued an alert against a sulfoaildenafil-contaminated product called Man...
Probiotics show benefits for mother and child
Daily supplements of select probiotic strains may reduce the risk of premature birth, and the complications that results from being born pre-term, say two new studies.
Orange juice flavanone may benefit heart health: Study
Hesperidin, a flavanone found in orange juice, may significantly reduce blood pressure and other cardiovascular disease risk factors, according to a new study.