Muscle health: Soy and dairy blends better than whey alone?
Protein blends of soy, casein and whey deliver amino acids to the muscle for an hour longer than whey alone when consumed post-workout, according to a second study backed by DuPont.
Archives for April 24, 2014
L’Oréal-Nestlé scientists: Probiotics may improve sensitive skin from within
Daily supplements containing the probiotic strain Lactobacillus paracasei NCC 2461 (ST11) may reduce skin sensitivity, according to results of a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical study.
Vemma makes changes to business model in response to Italian ruling
The network marketing sector has come under renewed scrutiny with the news that Vemma Nutrition, a multilevel marketing comany that markets beverages based in part on mangosteen juice, has been sanctioned by an Italian regulatory body for being a pyramid...
FDA prohibition of omega-3 nutrient content claims ‘in no way reflects the well-substantiated benefits associated with EPA & DHA’, says GOED
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will publish on Monday, April 28 a final rule prohibiting certain nutrient content claims for foods that contain the omega-3 fatty acids DHA, EPA, and ALA, drawing criticism from the Global Organization for EPA...
Multivitamin startup offers formulas targeted to different times of day
Different approaches have been taken to differentiate the multivitamin sector over the years. Formulas that target specific populations, like men, women or kids, or different delivery systems like gummies have all been tried. Now comes a new idea: ...
Exclusive documentary preview: MicroWarriors Special edition
MicroWarriors: Exploring probiotic power (and the powers that be)
NutraIngredients went to LA recently to question two leading probiotic academics about probiotics and the microbiome and which we present exclusively here. The interviews form part of a new documentary to be narrated by Leonard Nimoy, better known as...
EFSA issues draft opinion on nutritional requirements of baby milks
Industry representative Specialised Nutrition Europe (SNE) has welcomed a draft European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Scientific Opinion that “recognized” the nutritional value of infant and follow-on formula products already on the market.
'One and a half more cups of coffee for the non-diabetic road'
One and a half cups of coffee a day reduces the risk of getting Type 2 diabetes by 11% according to a new study from Harvard School of Public Health.
Krill oil (plus B vitamins, soy and rosemary) relieves PMS: Pilot study
Krill oil supplementation can relieve pre-menstrual stress disorder (PMS), according to a small pilot study.
Study links microbial imbalance with breast cancer
The microbiota could play a role in the development of breast cancer, according to new research.
Pollution control and market demand prompts China price rise of CoQ10
The increasing cost of pollution control in China is one of the reasons behind the decision by Shenzhou Biology and Technology to increase the price of its CoenzymeQ10 by 10%, starting next month.