Dairy intake can help build muscle and lose belly fat, study
Consumption of dairy products can shift weight loss and aid muscle gain when coupled with dieting and daily exercise, according to new Canadian research.
Archives for August 30, 2011
Protexin buys €2m+ UK pre-probiotic brand
UK firm Probiotics International (Protexin) has acquired fellow UK digestive products maker, The Healthy Bowels Company, in an undisclosed deal that sees Protexin gain control of €2m+ pre-probiotic combination brand, Lepicol.
Omega-3 market set to boom on demand from food sector
Demand from the food industry will see the market for Omega-3 ingredients rise substantially over the next few years, a report from the market research and consulting firm MarketsandMarkets said.
‘Robust systems’ needed to monitor botanical substitutes, says Prof
Industry needs to be more careful in monitoring that they are using the right botanical ingredients, and not substitutes or adulterants, in foods and nutritional supplements, says Professor Monique Simmonds.
Probiotic video game in the works
The makers of the Microwarriors probiotic and prebiotic documentary that has been raising probiotic awareness since its release at the beginning of the year, are working on a video game set for launch next year.
Curcumin and Indian gooseberry to feature in new Alzheimer’s trials
Scientists at the forefront of research into Alzheimer’s disease are about to embark on two human studies examining the role curcumin and Indian gooseberry could play in tackling beta amyloid, the neural plaque associated with its progression.
CoQ10 patent dispute continues as Kaneka dismisses Houston case
Kaneka Corporation has voluntarily dismissed a patent infringement against ZMC-USA and Zhejiang Medicine Co. in a US District Court in Texas, but a case at the International Trade Commission (ITC) continues.
Entrepreneur: Energy strips could be worth $1bn in 3-5 years
The entrepreneur behind Sheets Energy Strips – novel dissolvable strips delivering an instant hit of caffeine and B vitamins - says the category could be worth $1bn in the next three-to-five years.
Vitamin D may reduce depression for women: Study
Increased intakes of vitamin D from foods but not supplements are associated with reduced prevalence of depression for postmenopausal women, says a new study.