Passion flower may boost sleep quality: Study
Drinking a cup of passion flower tea may boost sleep quality by around five percent, according to a new study.
Archives for February 17, 2011
Negative EFSA health claim opinions can be changed: Consultant
Stakeholder input can alter European Food Safety Authority health claim opinions, says German consultancy and contract research organization, Analyze&Realize, even if the examples are few.
Spirulina shows immune boosting power for seniors
Daily supplements of Hawaiian spirulina may boost the immune system of seniors and offer an opportunity to counter anemia associated with aging, says a new study from UC Davis and Cyanotech.
Analyst: DSM should be re-rated as a ‘nutrition plus’ company
Financial analyst Nomura says Dutch ingredients giant, Royal DSM should be classified as a “nutrition plus” company on the back of stable vitamin prices and margins.
Special edition: heart health
Regulation: Science-backed cardio claims quicken sector’s global pulse
In part four of this NutraIngredients heart health special we look at how regulators view those foods, drinks and supplements making cardiovascular claims
Avesthagen validates commercialization of new vegetarian DHA
India’s Avesthagen Limited has announced the completion of its development of microalgae-derived DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), with the technology validated for commercialization.
Algatechnologies gets GRAS for AstaPure astaxanthin
Israel’s Algatechnologies has obtained GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status for its AstaPure-branded astaxanthin ingredient for use in food and beverages applications.
NGO set to file THMPD legal challenge by end of March
Non-governmental organisation ANH-International is set to file its legal challenge to the controversial Traditional Herbal Medicines Product Directive (THMPD) at the High Court in London by the end of March, NutraIngredients.com has learnt.