Prebiotics may keep students healthy during stressful periods
Daily supplements of prebiotic fibers may boost the immune system and gut health during periods of heightened stress, suggests a new study with students at exam time.
Archives for May 25, 2011
Naringenin nano advance may boost weight loss
A nano-complex of the grapefruit compound naringenin and cyclodextrin may help to substantially reduce the absorption of fat and sugar in the body, say researchers.
Nestlé defends infant formula marketing policies
Nestlé says its infant and follow-on formula marketing policies are compliant with international guidelines, after the food giant was criticised by a baby milk lobby group.
Bone health food launches double, but market value remains flat
There has been a sharp rise in the number of functional foods and drinks launched on a bone health platform over the last five years, but the retail value of the global market has nevertheless remained stubbornly flat at around $2.1bn over the same period.
Infant formula gets 1st qualified health claim – but disclaimer ripe for challenge
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has concluded that Gerber Good Start milk-based formulas meet the criteria for a qualified health claim, the first such claim for infant formula.
60-second interview: Paul Jacobson, Thorne Research
Thorne Research: 80-90% of cancer patients take dietary supplements, but don’t tell doctor
There is a sizable gap in the market for dietary supplements and nutritional advice specifically targeting people living with cancer, Thorne Research chief executive Paul Jacobson tells Elaine Watson.
EFSA health claim opinion
EFSA approves margarine cholesterol claim
The European Food safety Authority (EFSA) has approved a health claim linking consumption of a low-fat and omega-3 fortified margarine with cholesterol lowering benefits.
ChromaDex offers new complete stevia reference standard
Reference standards firm ChromaDex has added a new complete standard for testing stevia to its offerings, using the latest JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) standard.
Indian middle class seeks combo of Ayurvedic and modern supplements
The Indian supplements market is ‘ripe’, according to Jeff Hilton of Integrated Marketing Group, who has been conducting research in advance of a new launch later this year of a product line that combines the Ayurvedic tradition with modern ingredients.