Study: phosphorus claim could present public health risk
A paper to be published in the journal Food Policy raises concerns that some general function health claims soon to be authorised in the European Union could put public health at risk.
Archives for June 22, 2011
Pine bark extract plus CoQ10 shows benefits for heart failure patients
A combination of coenzyme Q10 and an extract from French Maritime Pine bark may improve blood flow and general heart health in heart failure patients, indicates a new study from Italy.
Clarinol, PinnoThin and Marinol acquired by Stepan Company
Three of the best-known brand names in nutraceuticals – Clarinol, PinnoThin and Marinol – have been snapped up by Illinois-based Stepan Company from Lipid Nutrition for an undisclosed sum.
Neptune to almost quadruple krill oil capacity by 2014
Canadian krill oil firm Neptune Technologies & Bioressources aims to ratchet up production capacity from 130,000kg/year to almost 500,000kg by 2014 to meet growing demand.
Leucine may reduce diabetes risk, for lab animals at least
Increasing levels of the amino acid leucine in the diet may reduce blood sugar levels and improve the body’s ability to process fat in pre-diabetic lab animals, says a new study.
Simplicity trend 'is the future': Marketing expert
The convergence of food and supplements combined with other factors such as convenience is driving the move towards simplicity, a trend that is not only here to stay, but also represents 'the future', says Jeff Hilton from the Integrated Marketing Group...
Probiotech 2011
Next generation probiotic health claims: The rise of “mechanism-based” data
Metagenomic developments are providing new insights into the here-to-now largely mysterious mechanisms of behaviour displayed by gut microbiota – just the kind of data required by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to win claims.
Collagen-containing nutricosmetic shown to combat aging
Clinical trials carried out by US ingredients supplier has shown that dietary ingredient BioCell Collagen II reduces wrinkles and improves hydration.
B12 breath test may ease deficiency diagnosis
A new breath test for the diagnosis of vitamin B12 deficiency may allow for a cheaper, faster, and more accurate diagnosis, according to new research.
Beauty gum reveals consumer health claim scepticism, Datamonitor
Controversy behind a new “beauty” gum product reveals the increasing consumer scepticism over functional health claims, says Datamonitor.
Mystery coffee ingredient boosts protection against Alzheimer’s
New research suggests four to five cups of caffeinated coffee a day could help fight off Alzheimer’s disease, due to a mystery coffee ingredient that interacts with the drink’s caffeine content.