‘Mamma mia!’ Italian researchers say ‘si’ to probiotic pasta
Italian researchers have developed a functional pasta rich in polyphenols and fortified with probiotic strain Bacillus coagulans.
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Analysis reveals big costs savings for DHA supplements during pregnancy
Supplementing pregnant mothers with DHA omega-3 could lead to significant costs savings for patients and healthcare systems, according to a new analysis from Australia.
Iodised salt is not enough to fight deficiency in pregnant women: Researchers
Mandatory iodisation of table salt in Turkey has helped iodine deficiency in school children, but pregnant women still require a boost from supplements, according to researchers.
Brown seaweed extract battles cancer
Health evidence for fucoidan stacks up as a new Australian study finds that the seaweed polysaccharide has potential to battle Helictobacter pylori-related diseases and gastric cancer through an anti-adhesion mechanism.
Could kimchi reduce the risk of eczema?
Increased intakes of fermented foods like kimchi and beer are associated with significantly reduced risks of atopic dermatitis (eczema), says a new study from Korea.
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Chocolate may benefit pregnant women, but further research needed
Moderate chocolate consumption may help expectant mothers and their fetuses by reducing stress and providing antioxidants that guard against reproductive diseases and pregnancy complications, say Italian researchers.
Food and drink trends focus on smaller brands
The growing importance of smaller food and drink brands, arising from the fragmentation of consumer beliefs about food, is one of 10 key trends identified next year by New Business Nutrition.
China’s youth obesity rate worsens
Youth obesity continues to rise in China, according to a national fitness survey that blames the trend on lack of exercise.
Sustained release powdered CarnoSyn opens doors to new markets, applications for beta-alanine
Natural Alternatives International’s new sustained release CarnoSyn powder significantly expands the appeal of the muscle-building and endurance-boosting beta-alanine ingredient beyond just hardcore fitness enthusiasts to women, the elderly and consumers...
NPA to roll-out online TruLabel registry portal to industry in early 2016
The Natural Products Association is making its TruLabel registration database available to the industry for voluntary registration and the general public with a new online portal database set to be launched in early 2016.