Researchers develop colon-targeting delivery system for bioactives
A system that controls the release of bioactive compounds and nutraceuticals until they reach the colon has been developed by scientists from China and Australia.
Archives for June 13, 2011
Australian medicines agency advices against seeking herbal Nirvana
The Australian medicines regulator is warning people off a weight management herbal called St Nirvana, after product testing revealed illegal doses of the banned pharma ingredient, sibutramine.
Special Edition: Functional Food Trends
Leatherhead: Japan lead under threat in global €16.75bn functional foods market
The birthplace of functional foods, Japan, continues to be the world’s most robust with 38.4% of a global functional food market of $24.22bn (€16.75bn), according to a Leatherhead report utilising tight functional food definitions.
PepsiCo announces mid-calorie cola trial for US market
PepsiCo is planning to trial a new mid-calorie cola drink with 60 per cent less sugar in the US this summer.
L-carnitine shows blood sugar benefits: Study
Daily supplements of L-carnitine may improve how the body handles glucose, and prevent spikes in blood sugar levels, suggests a new study from Scotland with implications for diabetics.
Vitamin D linked to heart health benefits for men, but not women: Harvard study
Increased intakes of vitamin D are associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease in men, but not women, suggest new findings from a Harvard-led study.