Study backs multispecies probiotic for constipation
Consumption of a multispecies probiotic mixture is effective in reducing constipation during pregnancy, suggests new research.
Archives for October 24, 2012
Echinacea extract may help prevent common cold: Study
Daily consumption of echinacea herbal remedies could help to stave off the common cold, according to new research.
Barry Callebaut appoints new chief innovation officer
Barry Callebaut has appointed ex-Unilever man Peter Boone as its new chief innovation officer.
CRN asks FDA to reverse stance on synthetic botanicals
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has called upon the Food and Drug Administration to reverse its position concerning so-called “synthetic botanicals.”
SourceOne unveils concentrated citrius flavones/palm tocotrienols formulas
SourceOne has introduced a improved formulation, called Cholesstrinol HP, that more than doubles the potency of its PMF-Source citrus polymethoxylated flavones (PMFs) and TocoSource palm tocotrienols, the company says.
Açai weight loss sites operater to pay $2 million to settle FTC case
A defendant that hawked deceptive açai weight loss products via fake news websites has agreed to pay more than $2 million to settle a case brought by the Federal Trade Commission.
Updated: Will CoQ10 prices increase as Mitsubishi quits the market?
CoQ10 supply to the nutraceutical market could be set to tighten as Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company announces it will withdraw from the manufacture and sale of the ingredient.
Nestlé invests $17m in medical nutrition down under
The world’s biggest food player, Nestlé, is investing A$17m (€13.6m) to renovate an Australian facility so it can produce medical foods for its Health Science division.
Arla launches “most sophisticated” recovery whey protein
The sports nutrition sector will appreciate a “finely chopped” whey that can deliver better recovery performance, says the ingredients arm of Danish dairy, Arla.