LycoRed takes aim at Asia with new facility
Growing awareness of nutritional intake among Chinese consumers has opened the door for Israel-based global premix supplier LycoRed.
Archives for September 6, 2012
Processed food clause in Prop 37 would kill off 'natural' category in California, warns NPA
The Natural Products Association (NPA) has come out against California’s Proposition 37 GMO labeling proposal, in part because it would prohibit members from marketing thousands of foods as ‘natural’ - even if they do not contain any genetically...
Fish oil may protect against muscle deterioration in the elderly: Pilot study
Consumption of fish oil could help boost muscle strength in elderly people by around 20%, according to pilot data which will form the basis of a new study analysing the effect of fish oil on muscle deterioration.
Endothelial health presents new avenue for polyphenols, experts say
Millions of American suffer from a stealthy condition. When things go wrong in the endothelium, that thin layer of cells lining the blood vessels things go south in a hurry: high blood pressure, atherosclerotic lesions, plaques and full blown...
NPA uses history to back NDI views on synthetic botanicals, chemical alteration
The Natural Products Association has filed an addendum to its comments on the NDI draft guidance, focusing on the legislative history of DSHEA.
Chitin-glucan fiber shows heart health potential: RCT data
Daily supplements of a chitin-glucan fiber – commercially available as Artinia – may protect against the oxidation of cholesterol, which may promote inflammation, says a new study.
Amino acid supplements may offer autism promise
Intake of common nutritional supplements containing amino acids could help to combat a unique form of autism, according to new research published in the journal Science.
Beneo gets Indian approval for oligofructose in infant foods
Beneo has received approval from Indian regulatory authorities for the use of its prebiotic fibre, oligofructose, in infant milk powder products in the country.
Peering into Asia's health claim progression
In a freewheeling panel discussion during the second afternoon of the Vitafoods Asia nutraceuticals and supplements show, regulations in food and packaging claims came under the spotlight.
Researchers doubt performance-enhancing effect of L-arginine supplements
Dietary supplements containing L-arginine have no benefit for improved muscular performance, according to a study in the Journal of the Society of Sports Nutrition.