Cargill and Gee Lawson team on glucosamine
UK supplier Gee Lawson will distribute Cargill’s joint-focused glucosamine ingredient Regenasure after the two inked a deal that covers Europe.
Archives for December 19, 2013
2014 outlook for omega-3s: More positive science backing but also continued fallout from prostate cancer study
The coming year will see renewed challenges for the omega-3s sector, an industry leader said. Among the challenges will be new attacks from the medical community as well as a continuing depression of the US market as a consequence of the publication of...
Krill oil shows heart health benefits in humans: Aker’s ‘exciting’ study
Daily supplements of krill oil may reduce triglyceride levels and boost heart health, says a new study with 300 people from Aker BioMarine Antarctic.
Diet rich in tomatoes - but not soy - may lower breast cancer risk, study suggests
A tomato-rich diet could help to protect at-risk postmenopausal women from breast cancer, according to new research suggesting the fruit can affect the level of hormones that play a role in metabolism and cancer risk.
Astaxanthin’s boom, magnesium’s explosion, and omega-3 sustainability: Key lessons from NutraIngredients-USA’s special editions – Part 1
From omega-3s to malnutrition, and from minerals to botanicals, our special editions have set record traffic levels for their in-depth articles and exclusive content. Here, we have the first part of our round-up of the key lessons from the special editions.
Low dose iron may help reduce incidence of iron deficiency and anemia in pregnant women
Daily supplements containing low doses of ferrous bisglycinate (Aminojern, a product containing Albion’s Ferrochel) may help pregnant women avoid iron deficiency and anemia, says a new study from Denmark.
Probiota 2014, February 4-5, Amsterdam
Probiota 2014: The ultimate pre- and probiotic science-business blend
Probiota 2014 – relocated from Brussels to Amsterdam and organised by NutraIngredients – will bring together the finest scientific and commercial minds operating in the pre- and probiotic sector in a 2-day, 2-stream event.
CRN and ETA publish best practices guide for ‘high-potential’ enzyme-containing dietary supplements
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) and the Enzyme Technical Association (ETA) have released voluntary guidelines for enzyme-containing dietary supplements to help the ‘high-potential category lives up to its potential’.