Russia restricts food supplement marketing
Russia has placed restrictions on food supplement marketing by forcing radio, TV and video adverts to carry medical disclaimers.
Archives for September 30, 2013
Japanese supplier markets immune ingredient consisting of dead gut bacterial cells
A new Japanese product is capitalizing on recent research that shows that the dead cells of probiotic organisms can be effective in stimulating the immune system. The company, House Wellness Foods, uses the word “immunobiotics” to refer to its approach...
Unilever warns of emerging market slowdown
Unilever has warned of a slowdown in emerging markets, in a surprise market update that saw its share price tumble in early trading on Tuesday.
Study questions soy for heart health in older women
Daily consumption of soy proteins and isoflavones may not influence risk factors for heart disease in healthy late postmenopausal women, says a new study from the University of Connecticut.
Berry-enriched protein matrices (Nutrasorb) help athletes burn fat while asleep
Soy protein enriched with blueberry and green tea compounds in combination with exercise prolong the metabolic spike after exercise, says a new metabolomics study from the North Carolina Research Campus.
DSM seeks algae omega-3 expansion for infant formula
DSM Nutritional Products has applied for an EU novel foods extension for a micro-algae-derived DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) omega-3 form to be used in infant formula products.
Study backs milk protein micro-particles for probiotic survival
A mixture of casein and whey protein may offer the best encapsulation and survival possibilities for the probiotic strain Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, according to new research.
European Parliament rejects carbohydrate health claim
The European Parliament has vetoed a health claim linking carbohydrate consumption to normal brain function after objections that it could promote sugar consumption.