Saffron extract shows anti-cancer potential
Saffron may provide a significant protective effect against liver cancer, according to new research in animal models.
Archives for August 23, 2011
New glucosamine joint health claim submitted to EFSA
An unnamed company has submitted a glucosamine joint health claim to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
AlaskOmega plays all-American card to gain growing foothold in omega-3 market
If current trends continue, omega-3s could soon account for more than 50% of sales at Ohio-based ingredient supplier Organic Technologies, bosses have predicted.
British botanical group welcomes “new era” in herbal products in Europe
The British Herbal Medicine Association (BHMA) says the recently implemented European Union Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products Directive (THMPD) is good for the botanical industry, although others have criticised it for working against smaller players...
TSI to distribute Hofseth Biocare’s human nutrition portfolio
Norway’s Hofseth Biocare has appointed TSI Health Sciences as its exclusive distributor in North America and Asia-Pacific for the human nutrition market.
UK watchdog censors alkaline diet cancer claims
Claims that an ‘alkaline diet’ based around consumption of vegetable and grain powdered beverages could benefit cancer sufferers and diabetics have been rapped by the UK advertising watchdog.
BASF ups vitamin B5 price
BASF has increased the price of calcium D-pantothenate (vitamin B5) for human and animal use by €1.4 per kg as it responds to raw material cost rises.
Special edition: Omega-3
Beyond the heart and brain: Emerging benefits of omega-3
Omega-3 fatty acids have a wide range of reported benefits, some of which have more scientific support than others. As part of our special focus on omega-3’s, NutraIngredients takes a look at some of the emerging benefits that are currently less well...
Coriander oil may protect against harmful bacteria: Study
The use of coriander oil in foods could prevent bacterial spoilage and food-borne illnesses, according to new research.
Dairy prices to soften, says Glanbia
A modest weakening in dairy prices is expected, forecast Glanbia, as the company posted a profit jump in its half year results.
GNC boosts e-commerce arm with LuckyVitamin.com acquisition
Nutritional supplements giant GNC has boosted its presence in the fast-growing e-commerce channel with the acquisition of online discount supplement retailer LuckyVitamin.com for an undisclosed sum.
Health Canada: DMAA is not from geranium
DMAA, a substance used in sports and weight loss supplements and reported by some to be a natural constituent of geranium oil, is not isolated from plants and products containing it need drug authorization, Health Canada has announced.