Vitamin A shows no benefit for malnourished mothers: Study
Supplementation with vitamin A or beta carotene while pregnant may not reduce the risk of maternal or infant death in malnourished areas, according to new research.
Archives for May 17, 2011
Special edition: Prebiotics
Forget 'prebiotics'. Focus on fiber, say brand experts
While the food and supplements industry has been talking about prebiotics for well over a decade, most US consumers remain pretty clueless about them, according to marketing experts.
UK company to fight ASA antioxidant water ad ban
The UK company behind a high pH, electrolysed water product says it fully expected the advertising watchdog to rule against its cancer, ageing and other claims, and will appeal.
Omega-3 may reduce depression symptoms in the elderly: Study
Daily omega-3 supplements may reduce the occurrence of the symptoms of depression in elderly women, says a new study from Italy that adds to the ongoing debate over omega-3 and mood.
General Mills signs Yoplait acquisition agreements
General Mills has entered into definitive agreements to acquire a 51 percent controlling interest in French yogurt maker Yoplait and a 50 percent stake in a related entity that holds the global Yoplait brands.
Disptaches from Vitafoods Europe 2011
DSM on Vitatene, Martek and its investment “shortlist”
DSM’s head of global marketing in human nutrition and health, Gareth Barker, explains why it has bought a carotenoid supplier (approval permitting), how the Martek acquisition is progressing, and why the company is not finished spending yet.
Functional overdrive: General Mills woos hearts, minds and stomachs
General Mills has signaled its intention to make a bold move into the functional foods market with new products targeting cardiovascular health, cognitive function and weight management.
Gencor rejected weight management claims now EU law
Hong Kong-based Gencor Pacific has failed to convince the European Commission and EU member states to alter the European Food Safety Authority’s rejection of weight management claims for its extract, as the rejections have this month entered the official...
Science builds for attention boosting potential of Cognizin Citicoline
A daily 250 milligram dose of Kyowa Hakko’s Cognizin Citicoline ingredient may be effective for improving attention, suggest new findings from the University of Utah Brain Institute.