Low carb claims double in five years
The number of new products carrying low carb claims has nearly doubled in Europe in the past five years, according to new research from Mintel.
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Intestinal bacteria may influence food transit through the gut
Food transit time though the gut may be controlled by a complex system of hormones released by our microbiota, according to new research.
Dispatches from Supply Side West 2013
Supplements are cost effective, survey finds
Dietary supplement use isn’t just about health; certain supplement regimens can be shown to deliver significant cost savings, said Steve Mister, president of the Council for Responsible Nutrition.
Dispatches from SupplySide West 2013
MicroPharma ready to launch microbiome supplements direct to healthcare practitioners
Innovative Canadian company MicroPharma is leveraging half a billion dollars-worth of microbiome research to launch microbiome supplements any day now, the company’s CEO told NutraIngredients-USA.
Dispatches from #FIE2013
Another BRIC in the weight management wall as sector hits $150bn globally in 2013
Nestlé may have canned Jenny Craig, and regulators clamped down on the sector's claim-making, but weight management products are booming globally, especially in increasingly image driven emerging economies like India and Brazil. It has pushed beyond...
Dispatches from #FIE2013
A year of change for DSM’s OatWell
One year on from its acquisition of Swedish beta-glucan brand OatWell, DSM talks about entering into new markets and capitalizing on European health claims.
Low fat, high fish oil diet may benefit men with prostate cancer: Study
A low-fat diet in combination with supplementation with omega-3 rich fish oil may be associated with lower levels of pro-inflammatory substances and reduced cell progression scores in men with prostate cancer, research has suggested.
More woe for OxyElite Pro as Euro ban widens
Italy, Portugal and Ireland have joined a growing list of nations to ban pre-workout supplement, OxyElite Pro.
Dispatches from Supply Side West 2013
Having the right quality control talent on staff is key, AHP chief says
Knowing what identity tests to perform and knowing how to perform is more important than ever for botanical product manufacturers, said Roy Upton, executive director of the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia.
Dispatches from SupplySide West 2013
Crops for natural products are tight, and there's an escalation of price across almost every domain, says BI Chief
Despite tightening supply chains and increasing prices for many natural products, there exist opportunities to increase efficiency and ultimately cut costs for manufacturers, says George Pontiakos, CEO of BI Nutraceuticals.