Egg white protein backed to fight blood pressure: Study
A peptide found in egg whites may help lower blood pressure by around the same level as some prescription drugs, say researchers.
Archives for April 10, 2013
Babies vitamin D status impacts immune system development: Study
The month a baby is born might have a significant impact on its vitamin D status and immune development, according to new data.
Antioxidant-rich diet may reduce the risk of heart failure, but what about supplements?
A diet rich in antioxidants may reduce a woman’s risk of heart failure by 42%, suggests new data from 33,713 Swedish women.
Tropical leaf extracts may boost pre-diabetic health measures: Clinical trial
Daily supplements containing extracts from Elaeis guineensis or Ficus deltoidea may benefit the health of people with pre-diabetes by improving blood sugar and lipid levels, say findings from a clinical trial.
EFSA's restrictive descriptor rule branded absurd
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is "creating more problems than it solves" with its narrow interpretation of what constitutes a generic health claim descriptor.
Chr. Hansen still sees probiotic potential despite ‘insufficient’ trial data
Chr. Hansen is still positive about probiotics – including in Europe – despite disappointing results in another two clinical trials, according to Chr. Hansen’s chief financial officer (CFO) Klaus Pedersen.
FIRMS SEE UNTAPPED POTENTIAL IN CLEAR, FUNCTIONAL BEVERAGES
Stepan Lipid Nutrition and Virun paint bold brushstrokes on clear beverage ‘canvas’
Virun and Stepan Lipid Nutrition have signed a letter of intent to exploit what both companies agree is untapped potential in the clear, functional beverage space.
Strapped by FSMA, FDA seeks authority for new user fees in budget request
The US Food and Drug Administration has requested a $4.7 million dollar budget for fiscal year 2014, an increase of $821 million, or 21%, over FY 2012. The biggest chunk of that increase is due to the Food Safety Modernization Act and almost all of that...
Novotech gets patents on powdered omega-3s technology
Novotech Nutraceuticals has announced that it has been awarded both US and UK patents on its technology to produce powdered omega-3 ingredients.
Early move to solid foods may set baby on path to obesity: Study
Premature consumption of solid foods could significantly increase the risk of early weight gain and metabolic damage, according to new research in monkeys.
Chocolate over-consumption may be linked to Parkinson’s Disease – review
Indian researchers have urged consumers to limit the chocolate they eat because it is the food richest in a component linked to Parkinson’s Disease.