Lutein, zeaxanthin may reduce cataract risk: Study
Lutein and zeaxanthin may protect the lens of the eye from oxidative stress and reduce the risk of cataracts, says a new study.
Archives for May 14, 2012
Maqui berry extracts may support blood sugar control for diabetics
Extracts from Maqui Berry (Aristotelia chilensis) may help prevent blood sugar spikes and help type-2 diabetics avoid further complications, suggests data from lab mice.
Some bigger cranberry buyers want a ‘price break’ our auctions don’t provide: Ocean Spray
Some rival big brands seeking ‘price breaks’ don’t participate in Ocean Spray’s online auctions for cranberry concentrate, but converts appreciate an ‘efficient, transparent and trustworthy’ process.
EFSA backs glucose to benefit “energy-yielding metabolism”
German supplements and sports nutrition firm, Dextro Energy GmbH & Co. KG, has won an article 13.5 emerging and proprietary science claim linking glucose and energy.
New Zealand calls for ban on ‘damaging’ soy-based infant formulas
Health and medical experts in New Zealand have called for a ban on soy-based infant formula after a recent mouse study suggested soy damages the reproductive tract and immune system.
Carbery explores flavours for ageing consumers
Carbery is exploring the potential of flavours to make protein-fortified products more palatable to ageing consumers, according to head of research and development Aine Hallihan.
Personal Nutrition: Vitamin B may offer blood pressure benefits to 1 in 10 people
Increased intake of vitamin B2 (riboflavin) could significantly lower blood pressure in around 10 percent of people, according to new research that links a common genetic factor with the vitamin.
Diana Bánáti: I was not pushed by “disrespectful and injurious” EFSA
Diána Bánáti, the recently resigned chair of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) management board, says she was not forced to depart by the Parma-based agency’s hierarchy – rather resigning herself after taking a new industry post.
Indian herbal specialist ups coleus farming amid weight management demands
Indian herbal specialist, Olive Lifesciences, has increased the contract farming for its lead product coleus, amid growing weight management demands for the extract from Japan, Europe and the US.
Major League Baseball ‘contaminant’ letter sullied our reputation, claims deer antler velvet supplier
Nutronics Labs says a letter sent out by Major League Baseball (MLB) last year warning players to avoid deer antler velvet supplements has sullied its good reputation and caused “extensive and irreparable damage”.
Vitafoods: EU nutra space wriggles into new health claims clothes
Vitafoods celebrates its 15th birthday next week. It’ll be my 11th consecutive May visit to Geneva for the jamboree and promises to be one of the most intriguing chapters with the (partial and belated) resolution of years of ambiguity regarding health...
Dispatches from the 6th Annual Food Technology & Innovation Forum, 2012, Chicago
Novel digestive health ingredient targets big guns in food and beverages
Wild Flavors is in advanced negotiations with leading food and beverage firms about using a novel milk-based digestive health ingredient claimed to help maintain and repair the lining of the gut wall.