Supplement use cuts length and cost of hospital stays, study finds
A large scale statistical study has concluded that the use of oral nutritional supplements can cut the length of hospital stays, cut costs, and reduce the chance of readmissions.
Archives for May 30, 2013
‘Vast majority’ of collegiate athletes taking energy drinks & supplements to boost performance: Survey
Over 80% of US collegiate athletes are consuming energy drinks, supplements or prescription medications to enhance their athletic performance, says a new survey.
Tate & Lyle acquires Swedish oat extract producer
UK-based sugar giant Tate & Lyle has acquired Biovelop, a company that produces oat beta glucan, which is marketed as a natural ingredient called Avenacare to the cosmetics industry.
Cochrane: Probiotics may reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea
Consuming supplements and food containing probiotics may reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea, according to a systematic review from the prestigious Cochrane Collaboration.
Clinical trial tips to win an EFSA health claim
Atlantia Food Contract Research Organisation has identified methods of best practices to help food and supplements makers conduct human intervention studies that will help them win a European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) health claim.
EHPM appoints new director general; seeks 'to fully leverage' membership
Patrick Ahern, a former industry advisor, trade group manager and consultant on EU law and affairs, is the new director General of the European Federation of Associations of Health Product Manufacturers (EHPM).
L-Citrulline shows heart health and sports performance potential
L-citrulline is 1.6 times more effective at elevating plasma L-arginine levels than taking arginine alone, which could increase NO production and improve blood flow, suggests new research.
BioGaia, Nestlé sign new probiotic supply and licence deal
Probiotics manufacturer BioGaia has entered into a new supply and licence agreement with Nestlé that will see the Swiss food and beverage giant include the firm's Lactobacillus reuteri probiotic in a “new category” of products.
Norwegians debut 'compressed' omega-3 tablets
A Norwegian start-up says its patent pending compression technology has allowed it to commercialise omega-3 powder that can be formulated in hard tablets rather than capsules.