Probiotic pair may improve lipid metabolism: Human data
Supplements containing Lactobacillus curvatus HY7601 and Lactobacillus plantarum KY1032 may reduce triglyceride levels, and improve other markers of heart health, says a new study from Korea.
Archives for July 26, 2015
Stepan's lipid nutrition business stumbles
Stepan Co. had high hopes when it acquired a brace of branded lipid nutritional ingredients - Clarinol and Marinol - in 2011. But the company growth projections have been frustrated as several factors have conspired to drive down demand and revenues in...
Special edition: Innovations in Delivery Systems
DSM: ‘Consumers are searching for new ways to add omega-3s into their diet’
Consumers demand for omega-3 fatty acids in a beverage is ‘strong’ with select categories showing very strong growth, says DSM Nutritional Products.
Wholegrain consumption may prevent early death
A high wholegrain intake may lower the mortality rate regardless of wholegrain type or cause of death, say researchers in a 120,000-strong Scandinavian cohort study.
The folic acid message must move beyond the taboo of ‘trying for a baby’
We must tackle the taboo around folic acid supplementation if we are to tackle the rising rate of neural tube defects in Ireland, says public health body.
US consumers are pretty clueless about gluten, reveals new survey from NSF
While celiacs – by necessity – are pretty clued up about gluten, most Americans are less well-informed, with a sizable number erroneously believing rice and potatoes contain gluten, according to a new survey.
The challenges of selling insects in Europe
EU regulation is confusing but with growing consumer demand, it's still an attractive market. FoodNavigator spoke to five companies about the challenges of selling insects in Europe.
“The comments received do not require any change to the conclusions of the NDA Panel.”
EFSA stands by CLA rejection
EFSA is standing by a CLA-weight loss health claim rejection despite an appeal that accused it of failing to evaluate submitted efficacy data from joint applicants BASF and Stepan Lipid Nutrition.
‘Little evidence’ of vitamin D helping inflammatory biomarkers in elderly
Researchers have questioned the association between vitamin D and inflammatory biomarkers after a year-long trial revealed no impact on the levels of the immune system’s cytokine or adipokine.
China direct
Grandparents largely to blame for China’s spiking childhood obesity
Grandparents largely to blame for China’s spiking childhood obesity
Memory supplements with data to back claims should be acknowledged, says developer with 8 studies to his credit
Thomas Shea, PhD, the academic driving force behind the development of Perceptiv, a memory support dietary supplement, said he was pained to see memory support products tarred with a broad brush via recent statements made by Sen. Claire McCaskill. While...
Senior FDA & FTC officials to share insights at CRN’s The Conference
FDA’s Ted Elkin and FTC’s Mary Engle will present key regulatory insights at The Conference, hosted by the Council for Responsible Nutrition, October 21–24 at The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage, in Palm Springs, CA.