Roquette backs chlorella for digestive health
Roquette will showcase chlorella at Vitafoods in Geneva this month with the French supplier pointing to an unpublished in vivo study demonstrating gut health benefits for the micro-algae.
Archives for May 2, 2013
Mantrose-Haeuser extends controlled release coatings line
Edible coatings supplier Mantrose-Haeuser Co., Inc. has extended extended its proprietary line of controlled release coatings for use on tablets and soft gelatin capsules.
Ashwagandha extracts show lifespan benefits: For worms at least
Ashwagandha extracts may significantly increase the lifespan of C. Elegans, organisms with metabolic processes are similar to those of humans.
New data indicates oral supplementation can increase glutathione stores, influence immune function
Oral supplementation with glutathione can increase the body’s stores of the antioxidant, and could influence immune function, according to new findings from Penn State College of Medicine.
Study suggests compatibility between organic and health claims
Organic food brands should not be afraid of using health claims to market their products, as a new study suggests the two concepts are not as incompatible as the industry may fear.
Pine bark extract shows benefits against metabolic syndrome: Human data
Daily supplements of Pycnogenol, an extract from the bark of the French maritime pine, may help reduce health risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome, suggests new data from a human study.
Coconut water fortifies diet when substituted for non nutritive drinks, research shows
Coconut water can make a positive nutritional contribution to the diet if it is used to replace high calorie, non nutritional beverages, according to new research presented the recent Experimental Biology conference in Boston.
New research bolsters stress-fighting credentials of Relora ingredient
Next Pharmaceuticals has bolstered the stress-reducing credentials of its Relora branded ingredient with new research presented at the recent Experimental Biology conference in Boston.
More arrested for smuggling infant formula than drugs - Hong Kong Customs
More people have been arrested for attempting to smuggle infant formula out of Hong Kong since 1 March 2013 than were detained at the border for trafficking drugs throughout the whole of last year, Hong Kong Customs has revealed.