Euromonitor “shocked” by EU probiotic decline
After years and even decades of healthy to rampant growth in the European Union, the probiotics sector has entered decline, with a flat economy and health claim ban seen as the likely culprits.
Archives for January 28, 2013
Wageningen and Singapore’s NTU partner on food science research
Wageningen University in the Netherlands has partnered with Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU) to boost food science and technology research, the universities have said.
Omega-3 rich diet can boost children’s IQ, says meta-analysis
Supplementing children's diets with fish oil is one of several effective ways to raise a young child’s IQ levels, according to a new report.
Of mice and men: Experts challenge omega-6, omega-3 mouse gut health study
Leading omega-3 experts have challenged results of a study with mice that found that a diet rich in omega-6 fatty acids may disrupt gut microbiota, and that supplemental fish oil may make things worse.
Flaxseed-fed cows produce omega-3-rich milk, US researchers claim
Lactating cows fed flaxseed produce milk containing more omega-3 fatty acids and less saturated fat, US researchers have claimed.
Vitamin D deficiency may be a risk factor for premenopausal breast cancer: Study
Low serum levels of vitamin D could be predictive of a higher risk for premenopausal breast cancer, according to new research.
Green tea supplements may benefit skin from within
Oral supplements containing extracts from green tea may help protect against sunburn and the longer-term effects of UV damage, says a new study from the UK.
Neptune gets new US krill oil patent while announcing management shuffle
Neptune Technologies and Bioressources said it will be granted a new US patent for its krill oil and has announced a management reorganization pertaining to the company’s continued efforts to recover from a fire that destroyed its manufacturing plant.
Online event explores future opportunities for $30 billion global sports nutrition market
The future of protein, successful brand strategy, and exclusive insights into market dynamics will take center stage at the upcoming Sports and Lifestyle Nutrition 2013 online event, hosted by NutraIngredients.
Antioxidant wood extract shows immune benefits
An antioxidant larch bark extract reduced cold episodes 23% compared to placebo, a German study has found.