Archives for September 7, 2011

Herbalife claims almost a third of global meal replacement shake market

Herbalife’s share of the global meal replacement shake category has more than doubled from 12% in 2003 to 30%+ today driven by the success of its daily consumption model, the direct selling giant has revealed.

Chondroitin sulfate eases stiffness caused by osteoarthritis: FACTS

Daily supplements of chondroitin sulfate may ease pain associated with osteoarthritis in the hand and reduce stiffness in the morning, according to results of the Finger osteoArthritis Chondroitin Treatment Study (FACTS).

FDA grants comment period extension for NDI draft guidance

The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has granted a 60-day extension to the comment period for the New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) draft guidance, NutraIngredients-USA.com can reveal.

Scientists find way of producing good quality breads with prebiotic effect

A new study has shown that rye or wheat bran fortified breads treated with a particular xylanase can yield good quality breads with a prebiotic effect.

Probiotics again show immune boosting activity: Study

Daily supplementation with beneficial bacterial strains may boost measures of immune function by about 50%, say new findings from Chr. Hansen.

Dispatches from Vitafoods Asia 2011

EFSA boosts Asian prospects for Spanish olive extract supplier

Spanish supplier Genosa brought its olive extracts to Vitafoods Asia in Hong Kong this week where it found a recent EFSA-approved health claim resonated well beyond European shores.