Xanthigen gets US patent for obesity-related effects
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a patent for Xanthigen, a brown seaweed extract-pomegranate oil mix, for ‘treating obesity’.
Archives for February 4, 2013
Dairy products not ‘equally beneficial’ for bones - US research
Not all dairy products are equally beneficial in promoting bone strength, US researchers have claimed.
Chairman’s resignation provokes major change at EU supplements group
The premier pan-European food supplements trade group, EHPM, is directly taking control of its own affairs for the first time in its 38-year history, after its chairman Keith Legge departed at the end of last year.
Berries high anthocyanin content may not make it past the mouth, warn researchers
The potential health benefits from the high content of anthocyanin compounds found in many berries could be nullified by saliva in the mouth, according to new research.
JAMA: Excessive supplemental calcium may raise heart disease risk for men, not women
High intakes of calcium from supplements may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease for men, but not women, says a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Out-of-the-box logistics thinking helps Ocean Spray cut 40% transportation costs & 20% in greenhouse gases
Cranberry giant Ocean Spray has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 20% and its transportation costs by 40% on a major distribution route by bringing supply closer to demand with a new distribution center and partnering with a competitor.
Milk thistle compound backed for UV skin protection
Silibinin, a major active compound from milk thistle extract, could help to protect against UV-induced skin cancer, according to new research.
Formula-specific science helps product gain entry to practitioner channel
Emerson Ecologics, which markets a wide range of dietary supplements in the health practitioner channel, has taken on a new cognitive support product, Perceptiv by Sevo Nutraceuticals, attracted, a Sevo official says, by the product’s long list of...
AHPA, ABC oppose call for change of regulatory status for St. John's wort
A pharmacists’ group has petitioned the Food and Drug Administration to limit consumers’ access to St. John’s wort, a move opposed by the American Herbal Products Association and the American Botanical Council.
The evolution of energy drinks: What next for Monster, Red Bull and 5-Hour Energy?
While the growth of the US energy drinks and shots market has been nothing short of explosive - last year it was worth $12.5bn, up 60% since 2008 - manufacturers will need to attract new users if they are to sustain such meteoric levels of growth, says a...
Timing weight loss: It’s not just what we eat but when we eat, say researchers
The regulation of weight loss is not simply dictated by the balance between energy intake and expenditure, but rather requires correctly timed food delivery, according to new research.
Danone rubbishes Yakult shareholding increase rumours
Danone has dispelled rumours that it is seeking to increase its stake in Yakult – declaring that it has no plans to mount a “hostile bid” for the Japanese company.
Ashwagandha ayurvedic herb shows stress-busting potential: Study
Supplements containing extract of the Indian herb Ashwagandha may help manage stress, according to new findings of a randomized, placebo-controlled trial.