Children's food: Vitamins in sugary food 'misdirect' consumers
Manufacturers of children’s food need to appeal to both children’s taste preferences and parental concerns over nutrition - but is excessive sugar warping children's tastes?
Archives for March 3, 2015
Settlement on curcumin patent infringement just tip of the iceberg, Sabinsa says
Botanical ingredients supplier Sabinsa Corporation prides itself on its long list of patents and the history of innovation that represents. The company is making headway in defending that legacy in the curcumin sector with the announcement of the...
Ready-to-drink beauty is ready to change everything
Analysts anticipate that the nutricosmetics market will reach $7.4 bn in the next five years, and ready-to-drink beauty beverages are the strongest growing product in the segment.
British Specialist Nutrition Association rings leadership changes
The chief of the British Specialist Nutrition Association (BSNA) is passing the baton after 11 years with the infant, elderly, gluten-free and other specialty foods group.
3-5 cups of coffee a day may help keep artery blockages away
People who consume between three to five cups of coffee a day may have a lower risk of coronary artery calcium build-up, which can lead to artery blockages, according to research published in the British Medical Journal’s publication Heart.
We shouldn’t recommend vitamin D supplements for chronic diseases: Researchers
Vitamin D should not be recommended to prevent chronic disease because such benefits have not been confirmed and adverse effects of over-consumption can’t be ruled out, according to a review.
Vegetable EPO? Scientists investigate nitrate benefits for blood boosting
Dietary sources of nitrate may activate pathways in the liver and kidneys thus meeting oxygen requirements without increasing red blood cells or thickening blood, researchers have concluded.
Heat-killed bacteria may offer immune support for the elderly
Supplements containing heat-killed Lactobacillus gasseri TMC0356 bacteria may enhance the immune system of older people and protect them from infection, says a new study from Japan.
Mussels for muscles: Green lipped mussel extract may ease muscle damage during exercise
Extracts from New Zealand green lipped mussels may reduce muscle soreness and fatigue after exercise and reduce markers of muscle damage, says a new study.