Omega-3’s may improve inflammatory profile in obese people
Daily supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce levels of inflammatory markers in the fat tissue of obese people, says a new study from Austria.
Archives for October 7, 2012
EFSA advisory forum: “European food safety has made resounding progress”
EFSA’s Advisory Forum (AF) has backed the agency’s work in a formal statement, with the head of one of the member agencies saying the statement was a reaction to waves of criticism the agency received periodically.
"Next generation": Roquette launches vegetable protein research initiative
French ingredients giant Roquette has launched a pea protein research programme dedicated to, “the next generation of plant-based proteins”.
Lonza launches daily immune supplement in chews, stick packs
Lonza, based in Basel, Switzerland, has launched a new immune supplement featuring delivery systems that take a step beyond capsules and tablets.
Smell a rat? Flawed GM cancer study highlights flawed media approach
A French study on the effects of Monsanto’s genetically modified (GM) maize in rats has said little about the safety or otherwise of GM crops – but it has said plenty about how the media can be used to push an agenda.
Probiotic found to reduce eczema symptoms over long-term period
Clinical trials have found that a dairy culture probiotic shows significant long-term benefit for children suffering from eczema, even after they have stopped taking the supplement.
SourceOne gets broad U.S. patent for colloidal delivery system
Improving efficacy via better delivery is an old story, starting with the first hunter who thought to affix his sharp stone to the end of a stick. The latest chapter, written by SourceOne Global Partners with its featured VESIsorb technology, promises...
U.S. supplement use remains strong, CRN survey says
More that two thirds of American adults use nutritional or dietary supplements, a recently-released, annual survey from the Council for Responsible Nutrition reports. This proportion has remained more less constant since 2009, the survey said.The 68%...
Review calls for research on mood modifying effects of cocoa
Daily intake of flavanol-rich cocoa products could have benefits for mood and heart healt however there is a great need for detailed research into the mood modifying effects of such ingredients, according to a research.