Cyvex launches potato protein ingredient for weight management
Cyvex Nutrition is rolling out a potato protein extract for weight management under the brand name SolaThin.
Archives for March 9, 2011
Nestlé boosts Chinese food science activity
Food giant Nestlé has opened a new food science lab in mainland China as it extends the activity of its Beijing-based Nestlé Research Center (NRC).
Olive leaf extract may help hypertension: Frutarom study
Olive leaf extract is just as effective in lowering blood pressure as other common medical treatments for hypertension, according to a new clinical trial sponsored by Frutarom and Dexa Medica.
Lingonberry extract shows in vivo antioxidant activity
An extract from the red Nordic lingonberry may decrease the body’s total oxidant status and boost antioxidant defense enzymes, says new data from Chr Hansen.
Bio Serae gains organic certification for stress ingredient
French natural products extract specialist has obtained Ecocert certification for its citrus-derived ingredient for combating stress, a move that could open up its use in organic supplements.
Glucosamine to be re-assessed by Danish Medicines Agency
The Danish Medicines Agency is to re-assess whether the state should continue to reimburse patients who buy the joint health supplement glucosamine (M01AX05) from pharmacies after clinical studies questioned its efficacy for the alleviation of painful...
The nutrition of cognition: Review considers the evidence for Alzheimer’s
Supplementation with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), uridine, and choline may improve the cognitive functions of Alzheimer’s patients, according to a new review.
AHPA publishes report questioning kava-liver toxicity links
A veteran kava researcher says liver toxicity cases that have been reported in recent years may be down to isolated quality control issues, rather than inherent toxicity issues with the herb and its extracts.
Chitin-glucan wins Novel Foods approval
The fibre-boosting weight management ingredient chitin-glucan has won European Commission Novel Foods approval after the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) approved its safety in August, 2010.