Cognitive-boosting blackcurrants show Parkinson’s potential
Two varieties of blackcurrant have been found to boost cognitive performance and alertness, with one variety showing particular promise in blocking the enzymes associated with Parkinson's.
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New liposome manufacturer says process is more 'natural,' needing no added heat, pressure or solvents
A new supplier of liposomal delivery systems has entered the market based on a ‘more natural’ approach the assembly of these structures, the founder said.
Nutrinsic has long term plan to enter food, supplement markets with protein produced from waste steams
Nutrinsic, a company that uses microbes to produce protein from food production waste streams, has a long term plan to enter the food and supplement markets with its product it brands as ProFloc.
Resveratrol may turn white fat into ‘healthier’ brown-like fat
Resveratrol, a polyphenol from grapes and red wine, may convert excess white fat into calorie-burning brown-like fat, suggests a new study from Washington State University.
Tereos Syral applies for sucrose fibre and intestinal regularity claim
Tereos Syral has applied for a health claim for short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides from sucrose and ‘normal intestinal regularity’.
DGAC defends the scientific basis of its recommendation, fights back against limiting legislation
Members of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee uncharacteristically fight back against criticism of its recommendations and ask Congress to drop proposed legislation that would effectively block regulators from acting on many of the...
Meal replacement regulation should consider consumers not just science: SNE
Any new regulation on total meal replacements should consider consumer expectations of taste and cost, not just science, says trade group Specialised Nutrition Europe (SNE).