FDA declines petition, sticks with soy protein’s heart health claim
The FDA will not revoke soy protein's health claims, as requested by a citizen petition. But the agency also admits that there will still be ongoing review on the ingredient.
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Study: Obese Indian teens getting a fraction of required nutrients
Obese adolescents suffer from a lack of essential nutrients, according to research that criticises modern Indian diets.
Parents and teachers unaware of mental benefits of good childhood nutrition
There is less awareness among parents and teachers of the importance of diet for children’s brain development compared to physical benefits, pan-EU research suggests.
Carotenoids get a bioaccessibility boost in linseed oil nanosemulsions
Researchers test linseed oil nanoemulsions as a way to increase carotenoid’s bioavailability and stability, bringing its health benefits to more supplements and functional foods.
New ISO standard for flow cytometry with probiotics
Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, present in yogurt and other dairy products, are used as probiotics, or “friendly bacteria,” to maintain a healthy digestive tract.
Texturisers will make food for seniors mainstream - but beware when marketing, say researchers
Texture modifiers could make specialist foods for older consumers mainstream and shake up a category that's on the cusp of exploding, say Norwegian researchers.
Higher omega-3 content in fresh cow's milk reduces asthma risk, study finds
Fresh, unprocessed cow’s milk has a higher content of omega-3 fatty acids than pasteurised, homogenised or low-fat milk, say German researchers.
How can food grown on Mars boost food security on Earth?
Dutch researchers have launched a crowdsourcing appeal for a project that will analyse the safety and nutrient content of food grown on Martian and lunar soil - and the findings could prove useful for life on Earth too, they say.
Natural Grocers' education efforts boost supplement sales amid tepid first quarter
Dietary supplements retailer Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage said it has seen strong sales growth in supplements driven by its in-store education efforts.