New vegan D2 ingredient from mushrooms enters market
A new high vitamin D mushroom powder from Guzen Development may offer formulators with an organic, vegan, whole-food supplement ingredient for the growing vitamin D market.
Archives for April 16, 2012
Attorney in Muscle Milk lawsuit: ‘You can’t just whip-up a blend of saturated fat and fractionated oil, and slap a ‘healthy’ label on it’
Both sides are claiming victory in a legal dispute over Muscle Milk nutritional bars and beverages after a federal judge ruled a false advertising lawsuit could proceed but dismissed most of the claims made by the plaintiff.
Multivitamin supplements boost brain function, say UK researchers
Taking a multivitamin supplement daily can improve cognitive performance in both children and adults, say UK researchers.
Liquorice root found to contain potentially anti-diabetic substance
Amorfrutins found in the root of liquorice may have anti-inflammatory effects and could aslo be useful in the reduction of blood sugar levels, according to new research.
Allied Bakeries sees superfood potential with chia bread launch
Allied Bakeries has launched a chia seed bread in the UK though its Burgen business as it looks to capitalise on the nutritional benefits from the seeds and a consumer trend for healthy breads.
Probiotic BLIS K12 may protect against oral yeast growth
Supplements containing the probiotic BLIS K12 ingredient may inhibit the growth of the yeast responsible for oral thrush, suggests new in vitro data that supports the oral health potential of the ingredient.
Lonza launch new soy based lines for cognitive health
Swiss giant Lonza has announced the launch of its new line of phosphatidylserine supplements for cognitive health.
Dr Oz belly blasting segment prompts sales ‘explosion’ for 7-Keto
Sales of 7-Keto have exploded following a mention on the Dr Oz show in February, with brand owner Humanetics Corp “on track to post triple digit gains this year” for the fat-burning ingredient, should current sales trends continue.