This week Down Under
Taste buds could prove to be the first line of defence against obesity
Training taste buds to be more sensitive to the taste of fat could be pivotal in the battle to curb the world’s growing obesity problem.
Archives for January 20, 2016
Nestlé: Loved and hated in equal measure by NGOs, says report
Swiss giant Nestlé is one of the most praised global corporations by NGOs - but also one of the most criticised food companies in the world, according to a survey by research organisation SigWatch.
Australia
Complementary health body backs call for more vit. D self-medication
With up to 58% of Australians found to suffer from vitamin D deficiency, the complementary medicines industry has welcomed a new article published in the Medical Journal of Australia that encourages proactive vitamin D supplementation, rather than...
Probiotics hit the cold brew coffee category
Brooklyn-based cold-pressed juice firm JÙS by Julie has scored an industry-first with the launch of a new cold brew coffee infused with probiotics in original and vanilla flavors.
Special edition: Transparency in Dietary Supplements
Should transparency be a priority for the supplements industry?
The NY AG’s probe into herbal supplements has done a lot to change the industry conversation over transparency, and some practices by some industry members cannot continue because they jeopardize the entire business community, say industry experts.
Chr. Hansen targets diabetes with next-generation probiotic deal
A collaboration between Chr. Hansen and Caelus Health will focus on the development of Eubacterium hallii as a next generation probiotic for prevention and treatment of metabolic disease.
Study finds berry pigments may decrease bad cholesterol in overweight individuals
The anthocyanins found in berries help decrease bad cholesterol in overweight individuals, but don’t affect the levels of individuals considered to have a healthy weight.
Frontline TV segment bashing supplements called 'patently dishonest' by NPA chief
The national investigative TV program Frontline segment that aired last night was a rehash of familiar criticisms of the supplement industry, and was in part “patently dishonest,” according to NPA executive director Dan Fabricant, who was quoted at...
EFSA approves sweetener sucralose for infant medical foods
It is safe to include the sugar-derived sweetener sucralose in special medical foods for young children, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded.
Oral supplement associated with 50% lower deaths in older malnourished patients: Study
Giving oral nutritional supplements for 90 days after leaving hospital could reduce death rates for older malnourished patients with a heart or lung disease by 50%, according to a study published in Clinical Nutrition.
Medicinal mushrooms and savory peppers: more predictions for 2016
Consumer retail information collected by Spins found that North American buyers will have a taste for the spicy and savory, announced in its latest TrendWatch report.