Ixoreal Biomed self-affirms GRAS for ‘flagship’ ayurvedic herb
India’s Ixoreal Biomed has self-affirmed the GRAS (generally recognized as safe) status of its KSM-66 Ashwagandha extract for use in food and beverages.
Archives for September 12, 2012
Krill oil shows lipid-lowering potential: Mouse data
Supplementing the diet with fish oil and krill oil can beneficially change cholesterol levels, but only krill oil was found to reduce triacylglycerol levels, suggests new data from lab animals.
Gut bacteria play key role in fat absorption: Study
The presence of certain gut microbes is linked with better digestion and absorption of dietary fats, according to new research that suggests modifying gut bacteria could help to battle malnutrition and obesity.
Researcher offers hope for omega-3s marketers
In light of a recent negative meta-analysis on the heart health benefits of omega-3s, a prominent researcher offered some ways forward for marketers of the ingredients.
Durbin, Blumenthal send second letter to FDA seeking action on energy drinks
Sens. Dick Durbin and Richard Blumenthal have sent another letter to FDA inquiring about the regulation of energy beverages.
Review sheds light on specific phytoestrogen functions for health: Frutarom
The way phytoestrogens affect health and bodily functions may be down to key differences in molecular structures that affect different cellular mechanisms, according to a new review from Wageningen University and Frutarom.
Researchers create synthetic human milk ingredient from bacteria
A new way to produce a key sugar in human milk using bacteria could offer hope for increased research and even the possibility of additions to infant formula in the future, say researchers.