Archives for January 12, 2011

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Sweden takes over Fuji’s astaxanthin production

By Shane Starling

Fuji Chemical Industry Co. is shutting down astaxanthin production at its Hawaiian facility, meaning its total production of the algae-sourced antioxidant will occur at its Swedish base which runs by the name of BioReal.

CRN: IND guidance could run against spirit of DSHEA

By Shane Starling

As the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) prepares final guidance on Investigational New Drugs (INDs) a leading trade group has warned of the damaging effect on nutrient research that could follow if the application of INDs is not modified from the...

Synbiotics may protect kids from asthma: Danone study

By Stephen Daniells

Supplements containing a mix of probiotic bacteria and prebiotic fibers reduced the prevalence of asthma-like symptoms in children at risk of the condition, says a new study from the Netherlands.

Health awareness boosting soy food consumption

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Aging populations are driving growth in the global market for soy foods, as more people turn to soy for its health benefits, according to a new report from Global Industry Analysts, Inc. (GIA).