Could prebiotics help iron-deficient anaemics?
Prebiotic supplementation may help increase the expression of proteins that regulate iron absorption, according to research in anaemic rats.
Archives for March 11, 2015
UK rules against biotin for hair growth and white chestnut for sleep
Adverts for Nourkrin hair growth supplement containing biotin and horsetail extract, and Rescue Night sleep aid with white chestnut Bach flower have had their health claims refuted in the UK even though one of the nutrients had an EU approved health claim.
Glucosamine-chondroitin combination shows anti-inflammatory potential: RCT data
A combination of glucosamine hydrochloride and chondroitin sulfate may slash levels of C-reaction protein (CRP), a key biomarker of inflammation, says a new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study.
Genysis Brand Solutions joins UNPA’s new Platinum Liability Insurance Program
Utah-based Genysis Brand Solutions is the first company to sign up for the Platinum Program offered by Chicago-based insurance broker RT Specialty, in collaboration with the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA).
Symrise exceeds target with 18% jump in sales from last year
Growth at the fragrance and flavour company was fuelled by the acquisition of the Diana Group and a particularly strong quarterly earnings beating forecasts, said the company.
High vitamin D status linked to cardiovascular deaths
While it has been long suggested that low vitamin D levels can be a risk factor for ill health, new research has also suggested that people with very high levels may also be at risk.
Latin America
Aloe companies expanding production in Mexico to meet rising demand
Worldwide demand for aloe means acreage for this important botanical continues to expand in Mexico, one of the main sources of the ingredient. And that demand has been driven largely by products sold through network marketing companies, an expert says.
Latin America
Collapse of Peru fishery less significant than first feared, omega-3s suppliers say
The spike sent through the supply market for omega-3s by the closure of the anchovy fishing season in Peru has stimulated new sources of oil to come to the fore and has been mitigated by inventory built into the system, experts said.
Latin America
Finding right partner key to negotiating Latin American regulatory thicket, expert says
The fragmentation of the market for dietary supplement and food ingredients in Latin America makes it imperative to find the right local partners, said an executive familiar with the business climate there. Local market conditions and regulatory hurdles...
Latin America
Krill fishery offers opportunity to "get it right," sustainability expert says
The krill fishery offers a “last opportunity to get it right,” according to fisheries expert Dr Rudolfo Werner of Argentina.
SERIAL PROTEIN FORTIFICATION RISKS COMMODIFYING CATEGORY, ANALYST WARNS
What happens after protein? Canadean suggests we may need a new 'super ingredient'
Protein fortification is here to stay, says Canadean - but analyst Kirsty Nolan warns that brands should resist the impulse to simply add it to everything and commoditize the ingredient.
What will EFSA’s caffeine opinion mean for product formulation?
The European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) safe upper limit for caffeine could mean a de facto ban for 80% of UK males, whose average weight would take them over the body weight referenced in the opinion, according to a food law expert.
CoQ10 benefits questioned: Mouse study
The antioxidant mechanism of action of Ubiquinone (UQ), a form of the CoEnzymeQ10 that has shown cell energy and heart benefits, has been questioned in a mouse study published in Nature Communications.
Formation of AG coalition could give rise to more class action suits, expert says
The potential widening of the New York Attorney General affair means more class action lawsuits could be filed in states whose AGs have joined in a coalition with NY AG Eric Schneiderman, an expert says.