News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
Supplements of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA (docosahexanoic acid) may prevent traumatic brain injury, according to a new study with rats with potential implications for sportsmen and soldiers.
UK consumers are losing interest in diet foods and choosing other ways of losing weight, according to the latest report from Mintel.
Israeli supplier Enzymotec has implemented a programme to test for and publicise levels for two chemicals produced by marine life and which produce the "foul odour of sea food”.
Intervention studies, using better clinical biomarkers are needed in order to establish the health benefits of natural and synthetic fibers, according to a new review paper.
Unilever has entered an undisclosed two-year partnership with New Jersey-base drug molecule designer and developer BioLeap, but says it has no intention of moving into drug-related activity.
Raising awareness about natural foods and dietary supplements is the aim of the National Products Association’s (NPA) new educational campaign focused on the 100 plus new members of the US Congress.
A new study comparing high protein and standard protein meal replacements has found no significant difference in terms of weight loss, liver function, renal function or bone density after one year.