Naturex granted €300,000 for eco-friendly extraction R&D
Naturex will open a new R&D hub dedicated to investigating alternative, eco-friendly extraction solvents and new by-product opportunities for botanicals.
Archives for September 11, 2013
GMOs and natural claims: ‘FDA is losing credibility with industry, consumers and the international community by ignoring key food labeling controversies’, says attorney
Is it too risky to label products that may contain ingredients from genetically engineered crops as ‘all-natural’? And will the FDA step in and decide this issue so consumer class action lawsuits over this issue stop clogging up the court system?
'Cobiotic' delivers dramatic decrease in fasting blood glucose and 'virtually eliminates' diarrhea caused by Metformin in type 2 diabetic: Case study
A new-onset type 2 diabetic who developed diarrhea after being prescribed the drug Metformin resumed regular bowel movements, lost weight and experienced a dramatic reduction in fasting blood sugar after taking a novel ‘cobiotic’ ingredient, according to...
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Distribution prime: ‘European approach is useless in Asia’
One thing both niche players and the largest multinational suppliers like DSM, Tate & Lyle and Naturex have in common when it comes to doing business in Asia is their heavy reliance on local distributors.
Pre- vs post-workout for creatine? Post exercise leads to greater strength gains, says new study
The timing of creatine supplements can influence gains in strength and lean body mass, with post-workout supplementation yielding better results, says a new study from Nova Southeastern University in Florida.
GMO labels won’t affect supermarket prices, study says
Requiring food manufacturers to label products containing ingredients from genetically engineered (GE) crops would not mean higher food prices for shoppers, according to an independent study released yesterday by the Just Label It coalition.
Krill oil now no. 2 omega-3 source behind fish oil, Aker says
Momentum is a hard thing to acquire in the nutraceutical business, but once you have it, it seems to feed on itself. So it seems with krill oil, which is now the second-best selling form of omega-3s for supplements after fish oil, according to krill...
More research points to broccoli as a natural sunscreen
A joint research programme has once again focused on the UV-fighting and anti-cancer properties of broccoli, suggesting it could be effective as a topical treatment.