Study flags up oxidative stress reduction benefits of cocoa
New research from Spain finds that polyphenol-enriched cocoa powder could be used as a functional ingredient to reduce oxidative stress in the elderly.
Archives for February 9, 2011
Sugar ring may improve vitamin E bioavailability: Study
The use of cyclodextrin may improve the bioavailability of gamma-tocotrienol, a powerful form of vitamin E, suggests new research.
Enzymotec launches new stability test for krill oil
Israeli lipid-based product producer Enzymotec has launched a new stability test for krill oil which it claims is simple, reliable and easy-to-use.
Robinson Pharma gets STR RQP standard of manufacturing compliance
For the third year in a row, South California’s Robinson Pharma Inc. has received confirmation of compliance with the STR RQP standard of manufacturing.
Online supplements retailer heeds FDA warning letter advice, but fears business impact
“You gotta do what you gotta do,” an exhausted Cathy Keys told NutraIngredients-USA today after spending the best part of two months completely renovating her family-run online supplements business, NutriHerb.net, after receiving an FDA warning letter in...
345,000 zinc tablets donated to fight diarrhea in Kenya
Vitamin Angels has distributed over 345,000 zinc tablets, used in diarrhea treatment for children, to two Millennium Villages in Kenya. The tablets were donated by the American health company Novus, parent company of Stratum Nutrition.
P-Day: Could US research save probiotics in Europe?
European probiotic researchers are welcoming last week’s commitment to probiotic study by a major US government health and nutrition agency, with biomarker development a real possibility.
Krill oil may counter metabolic dysfunctions: Human study
Omega-3-rich krill oil may combat metabolic symptoms including raised fat levels in the heart and liver in obese individuals, says a new study partly supported by Aker Biomarine.
Immunity and performance: Bridging the gap between pro athletes and the rest of us
Studies showing the benefits of immune boosting ingredients in marathon runners and soccer players can help show the less serious athlete how to balance the immune system, says Biothera's VP of R&D.