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Formula fat distribution affects baby fat distribution: Rat study
Replacing standard vegetable fats with a proprietary form in infant formulas can reduce the chances of infant obesity, an industry-funded study has found.
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Rosacea trials show significant improvement after Kiwi honey treatment
Rosacea trials show significant improvement after honey treatment
"The vote was repeated electronically and the amendment was adopted"
Chaotic show of hands: Parliament JURI committee voted to scrap nutrient profiles
The European Parliament’s Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI) voted to scrap nutrient profiles last month – contrary to what media and industry understood at the time.
Omega-3s show ‘positive effects’ for athletic endurance and muscle function
Supplements of omega-3s may improve neuromuscular function and aspects of fatigue for athletes, says a new study from the University of Toronto.
IND guidance complicates research into immune health, forum participants told
Studying immune responses in the target population where an immune supporting supplement is meant to marketed is a key pillar in building a structure that will stand up to FDA and FTC regulatory scrutiny, attendees at the recent NutraIngredients-USA...
“Our aim with this cooperation is to get food products made with ‘algility’ microalgae into consumers’ hands faster.”
Roquette boosts algae project with beverage partner
French supplier Roquette has inked a deal with a food and beverage innovator it met at the SIAL food industry trade show last year to develop products for its nascent chlorella microalgae offerings.Fellow French firm Algama won an award for innovation at...
CRN issues formulation guidelines on use of melatonin in sleep support products
The Council for Responsible Nutrition has issued new formulation and labeling guidelines for members who are marketing melatonin supplements targeting sleep support, the organization announced yesterday.
Protein World ad did not ‘shame women’: ASA
Protein World’s controversial ‘Are you Beach Body Ready?’ advert was not irresponsible, the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled.
Japan leads the way in nutricosmetics innovation
As consumers in Asia become aware of the benefits of nutricosmetics, the region is set to dominate the global growth of the segment as demand for green credentials takes on major influence.