Consumer supplement habits remain steady, despite economic worries: CRN survey
Economic concerns have not affected purchasing habits of dietary supplements for 71% of Americans, says a survey by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN).
Archives for April 4, 2012
Red wine compound can battle obesity: Study
A resveratrol-like compound found in red wine and fruits could have potential for fighting obesity by blocking fat uptake, according to new research.
€6m EU project seeks satiety answers to EFSA’s health claim riddles
Coca-Cola, Cargill, Naturex, NIZO and others are partnering with academia in a satiety project that is building science with an eye firmly planted on winning weight management health claims under new EU laws.
Sea buckthorn leaf extracts show exercise benefits: Study
Extracts from the leaves of the sea buckthorn plant may boost exercise capacity and protect against oxidative damage caused by excessive exercise, suggests new data from a lab rat study.
Sabinsa talks health and wellness science with South Korea
Botanical extracts firm Sabinsa will hold a science-intensive seminar in South Korea to educate key customers on its research and ingredients spanning the health and wellness market.
Food manufacturers ditch health claims for nutrition
Many food and drink manufacturers are set to abandon health claims approval under new EU legislation and go, instead, for nutrition claims, for which the approvals hurdle is much lower, according to experts.
ConAgra to FDA: There is ‘ample evidence’ to support qualified health claim on whole grains and type II diabetes
ConAgra Foods says there is “ample scientific evidence” to support a qualified health claim about whole grain consumption and a reduced risk of type II diabetes.
Study shows nutraceutical has cosmetic preservative properties
US-based nutraceutical ingredients player Bergstrom Nutrition has published the results of a study which indicates its ingredient OptiMSM has self-preservative properties for personal care.
Germany warns against drug-laced slimming, erectile supplements
Germany’s food safety agency has joined medicines agencies in the UK and Denmark in warning the public about ‘natural’ slimming and erectile dysfunction products spiked with unauthorised drug compounds.
Vitamin K1 or K2 effective for bone boosting potential: Study
Adding vitamin K to dairy-enriched with calcium and vitamin D may enhance the bone boosting potential of the formulation for postmenopausal women, says a new study.
Cargill on inulin: Today it’s about fiber and weight… tomorrow it will be about prebiotics and mineral absorption
While US firms using inulin and oligofructose are still primarily interested in adding fiber or reducing fat and sugar, they are starting to move beyond generic fiber claims into discussing more specific health benefits, says Cargill.
Mr Pink launches mission to turn ginseng into next big thing in functional beverages
An LA-based firm on a mission to turn ginseng into next big thing in functional beverages says there is room in the market for a new product that can compete with Red Bull and Monster but pack a greater nutritional punch.