Fish oil linked to structural changes in the brain: Human data
Fish oil supplements may produce beneficial structural changes in the brain, according to a new study from Brown University and Rhode Island Hospital.
Archives for July 14, 2014
Mitochondria & aging: ‘Remarkable’ effects for nicotinamide riboside in mice, says new study
The science to support the potential benefits of nicotinamide riboside for age-related conditions continues to grow, with a new study from Europe indicating the compound may boost the number and size of mitochondria.
EFSA health claim opinion
Clasado ‘surprised and disappointed’ by latest EFSA prebiotic rejection; promises action
UK prebiotic specialist Clasado will contest the latest rejection of its gut health prebiotic science by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
EFSA health claim opinion
Science still matters to Kemin and DSM as EFSA rejects lutein-eye benefits for fourth time
Two years ago lutein player Kemin said it was, “baffled and annoyed” when EFSA rejected its eye health claim that was already approved in France. This week the EU’s food science agency has done it again, but Kemin and its lutein partner DSM, say they are...
Functional food success: Have you thought enough about targeted product design?
If functional food products are to be successful, they need to be designed for a very specific age group and address the particular circumstances of their target audience, according to SternVitamin, the German manufacturer of vitamin and mineral premixes.
New Pediococcus acidilactici probiotic's origin in nature confers its high stability, supplier says
A probiotic isolated from switchgrass is one of the newest competitors in the robustness claims sweepstakes. Developed by biotech firm Imagilin Technology and marketed by New Jersey-based A&B Ingredients, the new ingredient is based on a proprietary...