Probiotic gummy manufacturer studies product’s stability
Florida-based probiotic manufacturer Viva 5 contends that a study of their proprietary process demonstrates the “long-term stability” of probiotic gummies.
Archives for February 15, 2016
EFSA weighs up hoodia novel food application
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is considering a novel food application for purported weight loss plant hoodia parviflora.
Switch in family diet determines infant gut bacteria makeup
The transition from early infant feeding to family foods is a major determinant for gut microbiota development, a Danish study has shown.
Garden of Life to reformulate product after Salmonella outbreak
Garden of Life has identified the likely source of Salmonella contamination and said it will remove the ingredient from future batches of the product.
Omega-3 may lead to “clinically meaningful” blood pressure reductions: Study
Consuming EPA and DHA omega-3s at doses as low as 0.7 grams per day may produce clinically meaningful reductions in systolic blood pressure, says a new study from the UK.
Diabetes patients could benefit from Kamut khorasan wheat, finds study
Replacing modern wheat with ancient grain khorasan can benefit consumers with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.
New raspberry insights show bioavailability crucial for health benefits
Red raspberries are rich in polyphenols but its health benefits can only be fully understood by studying how the body metabolises these micronutrients and the mode of action of the bioactive compounds that trigger these potential protective effects, a...
Nu Skin fourth quarter misses the mark
US-based Nu Skin continues to struggle against currency headwinds and declining sales in its mainstay Asia Pacific markets, with the resulting net profits coming in at below expectations.
Sugarfree gum could save UK healthcare system millions, claims Wrigley-backed study
Britain’s National Heath Service (NHS) could save £8.2m ($11.8m) a year if all the territory's 12-year olds chewed three pieces of sugarfree gum a day, says a study in the British Dental Journal.
Breastfeeding exclusively may not be best strategy for bone health: Study
Breastfeeding exclusively may not be the best strategy for bone health, results from the 5000-strong Generation R study have suggested.
Asia-Pacific catching up fast on new supplement launches
Emerging markets have been witnessing rising demand for dietary supplements as increasing disposable incomes and a desire to take on elements of a more Western lifestyle have become apparent.
Make compendial standards compulsory to improve consistency & quality of supplements, says USP paper
The quality and consistency of dietary ingredients and supplements would improve by “universal adoption” of the USP–NF science-based public standards, says a new paper.