Prebiotic supplements could aid mineral absorption: Rat study
Supplementation with fibre rich prebiotics could help to boost bone density by increasing the levels of important minerals absorbed in the gut, according to new research in rats.
Archives for March 19, 2012
DSM puts veggie chondroitin work on ice: It’s too expensive
DSM has put work on a vegetarian source of chondroitin on ice after determining that the final product would probably be prohibitively expensive.
Herbalife strikes $44m 10-year mega-deal with LA Galaxy
Direct selling nutritional supplement giant Herbalife has struck the largest sponsorship agreement for a major league soccer (MLS) club in league history with a $44m, 10-year deal with MLS champion LA Galaxy.
Dateline NBC exposé provides opportunity to fix dry labbing issues
Yesterday's airing of a Dateline NBC exposé on dry labbing practices in dietary supplements represents an opportunity for industry to tackle the problem head on, says Frank Jaksch, CSO and co-founder of ChromaDex.
EFSA: Iron does not reduce female hair loss
Iron will not help in the battle against female baldness Europe’s central scientific agency has concluded after assessing a dossier submitted by French firm Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmétique.
Coffee poses no threat to hearts, may reduce diabetes risk: EPIC data
The consumption of coffee does not increase the risk of heart disease and may reduce the risk of developing diabetes by up to 30%, says results of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) study.
Solae makes ‘World's Most Ethical Companies’ list for 2012
Global soy leader Solae – the joint venture between DuPont and Bunge – is one of only four food enterprises to earn a place on the 145-company strong Ethisphere Institute ethical business list.
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New Chapter: 'Countless opportunities await' under new owner, P&G
New Chapter will continue to run as a standalone business under new owner Procter & Gamble, but will get a "turbocharge" to its mission, according to bosses at the Vermont-based supplement firm.