Collagen peptides show positive effects on joint pain: RCT
Ten grams per day of collagen peptides from either porcine or bovine origin may reduce joint pain, says a new study from Nitta Gelatin Inc.
Archives for July 21, 2014
Bella! EC backs beauty health claims; must be judged case-by-case
Beauty claims are permissible under the EU nutrition and health claim regulation (NHCR) a European Commission committee has said in what an analyst says is a “first blessing” the EC may have taken from Italy’s stance on the matter.
Tart cherry concentrate may combat post-exercise oxidative and inflammatory responses
Daily consumption of a Montmorency tart cherry concentrate may reduce increases in markers of inflammation and oxidative stress after exercise, says a new study with trained cyclists.
DSM expands vitamin C capabilites with acquisition of Aland China
Switzerland-based life science and fine chemicals company DSM has acquired Hong Kong-based Aland in a move that expands the company’s Vitamin C manufacturing capabilities for personal care.
Age-related macular degeneration may start as early as 35: Cohort study
An early form of the eye condition age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can occur in people as young as 35, according to German researchers.
Naturex appoints Olivier Rigaud as CEO
26-year food ingredients veteran Olivier Rigaud is the new CEO of French herbal extracts leader Naturex, moving from tate & Lyle, where he has been the chair of Specialty Food Ingredients since 2010.
Hosoda Nutritional and B&D Nutritional Ingredients bring Melinjo Dimer Resveratrol to the US
B&D Nutritional Ingredients has been named the exclusive marketer and seller of Hosada Nutritional’s Melinjo Dimer Resveratrol for the US market.
German border busts reveal banned DMAA still out there (but detection is improving)
Scientists at a German state control laboratory have developed a fast and accurate method of testing whether supplement and sports nutrition products contain the illegal stimulant DMAA (1,3-dimethylamylamine/methylhexaneamine).
Supplement line launches based on phospholipid nano sphere delivery system
NanoSphere Health Sciences has formally launched its line of liquid dietary supplements called Evolve Nutrients that employs its lipid-based delivery technology promising more rapid absorption and better bioavailability.