Many ‘healthy’ people are vitamin K2 insufficient, says new study
Many apparently healthy people may have insufficient levels of vitamin K2, says a new study, potentially increasing the risk of bone loss and also for hardening of the arteries.
Archives for December 5, 2013
Protein overtaking probiotic claims in yogurt market
The trend for high-protein products is gathering pace globally, with more than 10% of new launches using protein claims, as a softer approach to health moves the industry away from probiotic claims, according to data from Innova Market Insights.
‘China must redefine and simplify its health-product registration’
The legislative office of China's State Council has been urged that its term “health-food product”, which refers to all dietary supplements, is too broad a concept and by definition can include “anything that is healthy for humans to consume”.
ABC celebrates 25th Anniversary and 100th issue of HerbalGram
The American Botanical Council (ABC) has issued the 100th issue of its quarterly journal HerbalGram, a notable achievement that coincides with the organization’s 25th anniversary.
23andMe warning letter won't decimate personalized nutrition trend, but will help shape boundaries, experts say
Personalized nutrition is one of the ultimate goals of the dietary supplement and functional foods business. But the FDA warning letter received by high profile genomics testing firm 23andMe is casting a cloud of doubt over the trend. If FDA views the...
Convenient nutrition offers ‘co-opportunity’ for industry, says BASF VP
Creative delivery forms offer significant opportunities for industry to increase compliance with dietary supplements, says BASF’s Samy Jandali.
Tooth-friendly candy promise with novel probiotic, says BASF-backed study
A short-term pilot study claims that a lactic acid bacterium holds potential for use in sugar-free candies to reduce the risk of dental caries.
UK firm seeks novel food approval for chia seeds
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has asked for views on Nutrisure Ltd's application of standard equivalence for chia seeds grown in South America.
WHO’s new complementary medicine strategy draws praise from industry
The launch of the World Health Organisation’s new strategy for traditional and complementary medicines (T&CM) has met with approval from industry groups.
Commission defends nomination of industry experts for EFSA management board
The European Commission has defended its decision to nominate four food industry experts to EFSA’s managing board, saying that EFSA’s founding regulation states four out of the 14 board members should represent “consumers and other interests in the food...
Vitamin D may decreases pain for women with type 2 diabetes and depression
Vitamin D may help to decreases pain in women with type 2 diabetes and depression, according to new research.
The European food industry: Health claims, recession and global competition
We gave the European food industry a check-up at this year’s Food Ingredients Europe (FiE), talking with some of the industry's top ingredients players about EU health claims, economic recovery and how to remain competitive on a global stage.
Belgian court overrules in Herbalife’s favour
The global cosmeceutical manufacturer's shares are on the up after an appeals court in Belgium cleared it of operating an unlawful pyramid scheme.
DS Healthcare targets global market for thinning hair with oral treatment
Florida-based DS Healthcare says it is using Mexico to platform the launch of a new oral product targeting the multi-billion-dollar hair-loss category.