Curcumin supplement may improve endothelial function & boost heart health for older people
Consuming curcumin supplements may improve endothelial-dependent dilation (EDD) of blood vessels in middle-aged and older, says a new study.
Archives for January 11, 2016
Vilkyskiu Pienine to open whey processing plant
Lithuanian dairy processor Vilkyskiu Pienine has announced plans to build a whey processing facility in the western city of Taurage.
Krill oil supplier Neptune bolsters formulation, marketing support with Biodroga acquisition
Canadian krill oil supplier Neptune Technologies and Bioressources is moving up the value chain by acquiring formulation service provider Biodroga for about $10.6 million (USD).
Entries close Friday January 15th
5-day count down: Last chance to enter the NutraIngredients Awards
It’s not too late to show the nutrition industry what you're made of by entering NutraIngredients’ 2016 Awards. But hurry, entries close Friday January 15th.
Butter out & sweetened dairy in for Swedish mandatory vitamin D fortification
The Swedish National Food Agency (NFA) has removed butter from the list of foods to be subject to mandatory vitamin D fortification and added sweetened dairy, following concerns raised in a consultation period.
Study supports safety & omega-3 boosting efficacy of Ahiflower oil
Ahiflower oil may accrue omega-3 EPA up to four times higher than flaxseed oil, says the first human clinical trial performed with the ingredient that also supports the safety and tolerability of the oil.
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Parents can pass junk food-related disorders on to kids, study finds
One junk food-eating generation can pass on the metabolic disorders it gains from an unhealthy diet to the next, researchers have found in a study that bucks Darwinian convention.
Iron supplementation may affect normal micronutrient uptake: Study
Excess iron (Fe) in the diet may affect absorption of other metals such as manganese, leading to concerns that over supplementation of iron could be affecting absorption of other essential micro-nutrients, says a new study.
California firm set to become major Moringa supplier with new cultivation method
Aquaculture and agricultural technology firm New Global Energy Inc. is betting hard on the botanical Moringa. The company is seeking to become a major supplier of raw material, pioneering a new cultivation method on its acreage in California’s Coachella...