Microbiota may communicate with human gut cells through enzyme signalling
An enzyme secreted by gut bacteria to break down food components may also play a vital role in communication with our own cells, according to new research.
Archives for February 14, 2014
Puratos: Wild berry bakery fillings on trend
Puratos has added wild berries to its bakery fillings range to align with consumer interest in nutritional tasty ingredients and move away from watery, cultivated berries.
GOED on new cancer study: ‘Results do not support a change in omega-3 intake’
A new study that links omega-3 intakes and an increased risk of endometrial cancer changes nothing for current recommendations for omega-3s, says the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED).
UK herb player finds solace in National Rules Scheme after medicinal rejection
Nelsons Natural World has won certification for a sulphur-based homeopathic product that permits skin health claims in the UK, after its whole range of 38 Bach Flower remedies had their medicinal status revoked last month.
FTC files brief justifying restriction of POM's First Amendment rights
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a long awaited brief in POM Wonderful’s appeal of a false advertising case against the company. As expected, FTC contends that POM’s ads were deceptive, and the company lacked sufficient clinical data to back up...
Severe winter weather depresses GNC's outlook for first quarter
Severe and unusual winter weather has affected the entire US economy. And it has affected supplements retailing giant GNC, too; in its Q4 2013 earnings posted yesterday the company cited winter storms as the prime factor in missing its projections...
Dr Alex Richardson Q&A: Nutritional Lipids for Mood and Behaviour
On the back of huge interest and too little time in her presentation and following Q&A session at yesterday's Nutritional Lipids and Oils online event, we put some more of your questions to Dr Alex Richardson.