Review takes probiotics for preterm infants ‘another step forward’
Supplementing enteral nutrition with a probiotic strain may reduce the risk of bowel tissue death and other serious health risks in premature infants, says a systematic review.
Archives for June 9, 2015
Fermented food intake linked to fewer anxiety symptoms: Study
Increased intakes of fermented foods may be associated with fewer symptoms of social anxiety, particularly for people at higher genetic risk, says a new study.
M&S vit D bread is a good public health move, says Leatherhead Food Research
Marks & Spencer’s move to fortify its entire bakery range with vitamin D is a good public health move given the population is deficient, says the nutrition and innovation head at Leatherhead Food Research.
Benecol enters China
Finnish food-agriculture giant Raisio has launched its cholesterol-lowering, plant stanol-based Benecol brand in China in a powder form via mostly medical channels in its big coastal cities.
Wildcrafters could become their own endangered species, experts say
Wildcrafting as an herbal raw material sourcing method deals from time to time in species that are, or could be, endangered. But it is the wildcrafters themselves who might be endangered, experts familiar with the practice say.
ABC offers exhaustive look at history, implications of NYAG affair
The American Botanical Council has released an in-depth look at the history and implications of the New York Attorney General affair on the organization’s website. The 9,500-word article, containing 71 references, is the most detailed look at the...
Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe
US market is faster, but not lower quality or less ethical than Europe, consultant says
In the wake of the New York Attorney General affair, one question that has been raised is whether barriers to entry in the US market are too low, and give bad actors too much room to maneuver. But an expert on the supplement trade in Europe says...
Egg benefits: Including egg in salads may improve carotenoid absorption
Adding eggs to a salad with a variety of raw vegetables may be an effective method to improve the absorption of carotenoids, say researchers.
InterHealth gets Brazilian approval for UC-II
ANVISA – the National Health Surveillance Agency in Brazil – has approved InterHealth’s UC-II for sale in finished products in Brazil.
Kyowa study: L-citrulline plus glutathione may boost blood flow
Combining the amino acid L-citrulline with reduced glutathione may boost nitrite and NO levels more than L-citrulline by itself, says a new study from Kyowa Hakko.