“Shhh!” seaweed swell could tackle UK iodine deficiency
Edible algae could help tackle iodine insufficiency in the UK, but very few manufacturers are bragging about this nutrient content on pack, research finds.
Archives for June 25, 2015
Glico’s cyclic dextrin may outperform conventional carbs for swimming endurance: Human data
Formulating sports drinks with a highly branched cyclic dextrin may increase endurance and benefit performance in swimmers, says a study from Japan.
Temple Turmeric CEO: Turmeric is super-hot right now; we doubled revenues last year and expect to do the same this year
While turmeric is still a novel ingredient to many Americans, it’s only a matter of time before it moves from the niche to the mainstream of US food culture, predicts Temple Turmeric founder Daniel Sullivan, who has set his sights on conquering the...
Irish man dies after taking toxic DNP slimming tablets
A young Irish man has died after apparently taking slimming tablets bought online that contained the toxic fat burner dinitrophenol (DNP), the Irish Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) has said.
O-3 coalition names science board to boost credibility, help maintain momentum
The Omega 3 Coalition, a group formed to support the positive messaging to the public around the cardiovascular disease benefits of the ingredients, has formed a scientific advisory council, it was announced yesterday.
Sports nutrition expert's advice: Sample the sweat and don't skip the stomach
Exercise physiologist Allen Lim, PhD, the founder of sports nutrition brand Skratch Labs, learned what works to fuel athletes in the crucible of one of the most challenging endurance events the world has to offer—the Tour de France. What he took away...