Phytosterols may have ‘little value’ for metabolic syndrome: Study
The cholesterol lowering effects of phytosterols may have little effect on the lipid profile of people with metabolic syndrome, according to new research.
Archives for April 18, 2011
Special edition: Inflammation
The rise of anti-inflammatory nutrients
In the first part of our special series on inflammation, NutraIngredients puts the physiological process of inflammation under the microscope, and casts an eye over the nutritional approaches to counter rising inflammation.
Lonza becomes probiotic player
Swiss giant Lonza has plunged into the probiotics sector for the first time by licensing a gut ulcer battling Lactobacillus strain plucked from the 8000-strain strong vats of German contract research organisation, Organobalance.
Chondroitin remains one of ‘most adulterated supplements in the market’
Chondroitin remains one of the most adulterated dietary supplements on the shelf despite attempts by responsible companies to tackle the problem, according to a leading analytical testing firm.
Vitafoods director expects business as usual post health claims
The supplements and functional foods industry is set to do “business as usual” at next month’s Vitafoods trade show, according to the event director, after an uncontrollable period in the wake of health claims.
Fibrex can boost antioxidant levels in cookies, study
New research from Serbia has flagged up the antioxidant benefits and shelf life extension properties of a sugar beet fibre derived ingredient, Fibrex, when added to cookies.
Study questions mixing energy drinks with alcohol
A new study to be published in Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research has sent out another warning about the popularity of energy drink mixers among young people.
It’s about time, says acai expert as FTC cracks down on bogus weight loss claims
‘Frustrating’ and ‘intolerable’ attempts by fraudsters to hijack antioxidant powerhouse açai as a miracle weight loss ingredient are finally being tackled by the authorities, but only after causing huge damage to the reputation of one of the most...
CRN: Phytosterol health claim should allow dietary supplements
The FDA’s proposed changes for a phytosterol-based coronary heart disease (CHD)-lowering health claim should allow for powdered dietary supplements containing free phytosterols, says the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN).