Synbiotic shows constipation relief potential
Daily supplements of a symbiotic mix of prebiotic fibers and probiotic bacteria may provide relief for constipation without affecting abdominal symptoms, suggests a new study.
Archives for August 29, 2012
Study backs chocolate for stroke prevention
Consuming a ‘moderate’ amount of chocolate each week could be associated with lower risk of developing stroke, according to new research from Sweden.
“Critical breakthrough”: 12 labs validate new cocoa-flavanol measurement method
A multi-centre collaboration between academia and industry has confirmed a new validation method for cocoa flavanols and procyanidins that study backer Mars says could have, “far-reaching implications for researchers and consumers.”
Amway breaks ground on $38 million herb facility
Direct selling giant Amway is on schedule for its a new 48,000-square-foot extraction and concentration facility in Quincy, WA, as the company breaks ground on its Nutrilite Botanical Concentrate Manufacturing facility.
Sunwin Stevia International and Wild Flavors GmbH enter global distribution deal
Sunwin USA has ended its distribution deal with Wild Flavors, Inc. to facilitate a global partnership between parent companies Sunwin Stevia International, Inc. and Germany-based Wild Flavors GmbH.
Researchers aim to develop new ‘super spaghetti'
An international team of researchers is working to produce better quality pasta that could contribute to improving health.
Research suggests joint pain supplement could make you beautiful
New light is being shed on a compilation of research suggesting that a supplement traditionally used for joint pain and inflammation could aid in reducing the visible signs of ageing if taken orally in daily doses.
Go East: Inside Asia’s evolving health claims laws
The substantiation and transference into law of varying kinds of data backing food supplements, herbal products and other healthy foods remains a major hurdle in evolving Asian food regulations, an expert has said.
Nutrition linked to sperm DNA quality
Nutrition and diet have again been linked to the quality of male sperm, with a new study revealing that high micronutrient intakes is ‘strongly’ associed with improved sperm DNA quality in older men.
Delivery expert Virun introduces nutra-biosciences platform to accelerate expansion
California-based Virun has introduced a Nutra-Biosciences platform to accelerate the expansion and exclusivity of new and added-value food/beverage products after obtaining notice-of-allowances and several patent grants for its technologies.