Male reproductive health could benefit from vitamin D: Study
Vitamin D could play a key role in improving male reproductive health, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Copenhagen and Copenhagen University Hospital.
Archives for May 26, 2011
Low-cost, fat-free fish protein facility gets go ahead
Bluewave Marine Ingredients’ new food-grade facility in Peru will soon start production of its fat-free, membrane-refined fish protein and fish peptide products, offering the food industry ‘new opportunities and applications’.
Glanbia signs five year supply deal with Immunotec
Glanbia Nutritionals has signed a five year whey protein supply deal with Canada’s Immunotec Inc., as the companies solidify their partnership.
Lutein and zeaxanthin ingredients new from Cactus
Shanghai-based Cactus Botanics is targeting the United States market with two new lutein and zeaxanthin ingredients for dietary supplement, food and cosmeceutical formulators.
EU health claims loophole can benefit the rejected
Rejected health claims may remain usable for extended periods after confirmation from the European Commission that rejected article 13.5 claims can gain an extended life if there exists a duplicate article 13.1 general function claim.
Beetroot-hawthorn berry blend may boost heart health
A proprietary blend of beetroot and Hawthorn berry may boost the activity of an enzyme linked to improved heart health, suggests a new study from Texas.
Frutarom: Bladder control is huge untapped opportunity
The market for supplements to tackle an overactive bladder could be huge, but would only realise its potential if firms invested more on educating consumers about a problem believed to affect 25m+ Americans, according to Frutarom.
Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe 2011
DHA omega-3 may offer sports protection
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is the critical omega-3 fatty acid in the brain and research backs its ability to boost brain function. But can it slow the onset of Alzheimer’s Disease and help protect sportspeople against concussion?