Are beauty from within beverages useless?
A new study reports little or no benefits from the nutrient addition in functional beverages, many of which are marketed with beauty from within claims.
Archives for January 14, 2015
High-fat bakery good ‘vehicle’ for lutein delivery: Study
Lutein-enriched bakery products hold promise, particularly muffins and cookies where bioavailability is strong, say researchers.
Light-therapy device iGrow treats androgenetic alopecia
The at-home technology promises to regrow hair by energizing the follicles and is being marketed to both men and women.
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DNA testing kits open up new cosmetic markets in Japan
In 2014, skin care companies turned to the 'DNA approach' in providing tailored supplements in Japan.
Where is the food ingredients industry going? HIE lessons and sessions
Despite challenging times in the ingredient business there exist excellent opportunities particularly for mid-sized ingredient firms, concludes Nordic strategy and marketing agency Invenire. Analyst Patricia Wiklund unpicks key trends from the recent...
600 calories, 75 g protein, 30 g carbs: EFSA issues ‘milestone’ diet replacement opinion
EFSA has very specifically refined what a low-calorie diet replacement regime should contain including a minimum of 600 calories and 30 g of carbohydrates per day. One observer said the opinion was more important than a health claim win for certain...
Pharmavite study using NHANES data shows obese adults have lowest micronutrient intakes
It has long been suspected that the kind of diets that make Americans fat paradoxically fail to supply enough of the right nutrients. A newly published study now supplies data to support that case, showing that body weight status is inversely associated...
Organoleptic ID of botanicals still valid if supported with documentation, experts say
A recent FDA warning letter to a company making products based on whole dandelion parts and other herbs seems to call into question whether organoleptic identification of incoming botanical specimens still passes muster as far as the agency is concerned....
Is the future of women’s health probiotics medical?
Danish probiotic firm Bifodan has created a second business unit for probiotics targeting women’s intimate health, splitting the business between dietary supplements and over-the-counter (OTC) medical products.
‘Excipient foods' show promise in enhancing nutrient bioavailability
Improving the design of functional and finished products by better understanding the role of excipient foods could help increase the bioavailability of functional nutrients, according to new research.
Functional and healthy GM foods have large market potential
Consumers are more accepting of, and willing to pay more for, genetically modified (GM) foods that have defined health benefits, say researchers.