Probiotic industry value set to reach £29bn
Sales of probiotic food, drink and supplements are set to reach £29bn by 2018, as consumers seek food-based answers to health issues, according to one expert commentator.
Archives for January 30, 2015
Leading British herbal organizations endorse Botanical Adulterants Educational Program
The National Institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH) and the British Herbal Medicine Association (BHMA) have thrown their support behind the ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Program.
GM folate rice could help tackle neural tube defects, say researchers
Rice metabolically engineered to be rich in folates could help alleviate associated health problems of folate deficiency, according to researchers.
L-glutamine may alter gut microbiota to resemble changes seen in weight loss programs
Supplements of L-glutamine may alter the composition of the gut microbiota in obese people, and shift it towards a profile seen in leaner individuals, says a new study from Brazil.
Sleep: Consumers are looking for natural alternatives, but what's holding the category back?
The overall sleep aid category is growing at an eye-watering 27% and is expected to hit $732 million in 2018, but natural products and dietary supplements only occupy a small portion of the market. NutraIngredients-USA explores the challenges and...
FTC vs POM: Federal appeals court upholds FTC findings, but 2 RCTs are ‘too onerous’
A federal appeals court in the District of Columbia has upheld an earlier court ruling in favor of the FTC versus POM Wonderful and claims it made in its advertising. On the flip side, the court also stated that requiring two valid clinical trials to be...
“The authorisation of these claims would see a major boost for sports men and women”
European sports nutrition sector backs EFSA caffeine opinion
The European sports nutrition sector says the recent EFSA opinion that backed daily caffeine intakes up to 400 mg per day, will lift the sector – if it makes it into EU law books.
Probiotic pill shows promise in blood sugar management and battling diabetes: Rat data
A genetically engineered strain of human gut bacteria from the lactobacillus family could help to slash in incidence of high blood sugar by up to 30%, according to new research in rats.
300-strong ‘teenage nutrition & health’ cohort extended to 2017; diabetes-obesity insights sought
A 300-person cohort assessing how youthful diet and lifestyle affects health via methods like amino acids, sugars and antioxidants measurement has been extended to 2017, with an aim to plug a gap in teenage data.
CRN encourages prenatal supplement makers to add iodine for healthy brain development
Supplement makers have one year to ensure their multivitamins/minerals for pregnant and lactating women in the U.S. contain at least 150 mcg of iodine per daily serving to comply with new guidelines the Council for Responsible Nutrition issued Jan. 27.