Barley fiber may reduce the risk of developing diabetes: Cargill study
Beverages enriched with a fiber extracted from barley may reduce blood sugar spikes after a meal and enhance the body’s sensitivity to insulin, says a new study from Cargill.
Archives for October 6, 2011
Vitamin D supplements recommended for people with fair skin
People with very pale skin may require vitamin D supplements because they are unable to spend enough time in the sun to make the amount of vitamin D the body needs while also avoiding sunburn, according to new research.
Stratum rolls out kiwifruit ingredient to boost regularity
Stratum Nutrition is launching a new whole kiwifruit ingredient to boost digestive regularity and gut health.
Nutraceutix builds IP with US patent for probiotic delivery system
The US Patent and Trademark Office has awarded Washington State-based Nutraceutix a patent for its probiotic delivery system, adding to four international patents for the BIO-tract delivery system.
Italian food supplements market growing 10% per year
The Italian food supplement market is showing no signs of a slowdown despite the country’s well-documented financial problems, with annual growth rates steady at 10% and fed by high quality products and broadening consumer interest.
Canada outlines proposed regulations for energy drinks
The Canadian government has put forward a proposal for energy drinks to be regulated as foods rather than as natural health products, which could see a raft of new labeling and formulation requirements for energy drinks in Canada.
Carbs may suppress fat absorption and accumulation: Animal data
Dietary fructooligosaccharides – carbohydrates with established prebiotic activity – may suppress high-fat diet-induced body fat accumulation, and inhibit intestinal absorption of dietary fats, say researchers.