Sweet potato leaf backed as source of vitamins
The leaves of sweet potato plants could be a ‘significant’ source of vitamin B6 and other water-soluble vitamins, say researchers.
Archives for January 15, 2015
Sabinsa raises forecasts for curcumin as new formulas, dosage forms, and breakthrough science expand the opportunities
2014 was a great year for curcumin, and Sabinsa is expecting an even better 2015 with new data from a randomized clinical trial showing the ingredient’s ability to lower blood lipid levels and ‘opening up a new direction in the already robust body of...
Neptune to focus on cutting costs, shoring up supply arrangements now that production has reached pre-fire level
Neptune Technologies & Bioressources trimmed its year-over-year net loss by more than $3 million in its third quarter earnings statement. For the future the company said it plans to focus on cutting costs at its restarted krill oil production plant and...
Potassium salts may preserve bone health by lowering excretion of markers
Supplementation of alkaline potassium salts may help preserve bone health by lowering the excretion of calcium and acid as well as the bone resorption marker NTX (N-terminal telopeptides), according to meta-analysis.
Taking vitamins among consumers' top health choices for 2015, CRN survey shows
Taking vitamins is among the top commitments Americans are making to maintaining their health in 2015, a survey commissioned by the Council for Responsible Nutrition shows.
EFSA rejects Clasado prebiotic appeal; firm to fight on
EFSA has rejected Clasado’s health claim appeal for its Bimuno prebiotic for a third time – but the UK-Maltese nutra firm has vowed to fight on and submit again.
Kyowa Hakko’s L-citrulline may support GI health during strenuous exercise
Taking a supplement containing L-citrulline may support blood flow in the stomach and help reduce gastrointestinal (GI) problems associated with physical strain during strenuous exercise, making the ingredient a potentially important pre-work out...