Study says special infant formula promoting allergy protection has no effect
Hydrolyzed baby formula does not reduce allergy risk - despite previous claims - according to research led by Imperial College London.
Archives for March 8, 2016
First EU-wide data offers ‘firm evidence’ of vitamin D deficiency
An estimated 13% of the EU population are vitamin D deficient, an EU-funded project providing the first internationally comparable data has found.
Kolé functional drink promises cognitive performance improvement
A brain scientist was challenged by his wife to create a functional drink that benefits the brain. Fast forward two years, the scientist is ready to launch his Kolé Food Life brand with four beverages.
Dispatches from Food Vision 2016
Start-ups are inventing the future & big business needs to partner now: Unilever Foundry creator
Start-ups are changing the food industry from trailblazing new ideas to providing new growth models, and both big businesses and small start-ups need to collaborate to innovate. The benefits are mutual, says Jeremy Basset, founder of Unilever’s incubator...
Aster spathulifolius extract shows weight management potential: Human data
Twelve weeks of supplementation with extracts of Aster spathulifolius Maxim may reduce body weight by over 4%, says a new study from Korea.
Higher magnesium levels linked to healthier arteries: Study
Higher serum levels of magnesium may reduce the risk of hypertension by almost 50% and the risk of coronary artery calcification by 42%, says a new study.
Omega-3 helps kids behave better: RCT
Vitamin, mineral and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation positively affects the behaviour of normal school children, a pioneering clinical trial has discovered.
Cambridge Commodities wins British inspiration award
UK ingredients supplier Cambridge Commodities Ltd (CCL) has been listed in the London Stock Exchange’s ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ which rewards small to medium sized businesses (SMEs).
Sport shake recalled for 165 x labelled selenium
UK and Irish authorities have warned against USN’s Ultralean nutrition shake, a batch of which contained 165 times the amount of selenium labelled.
FDA issues warning to consumers about tainted products sold in ethnic markets
In a move widely applauded by industry groups, the Food and Drug Administration sent out a warning on a category of purported health products sold in ethnic communities that are subject to tainting with undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients.
ABC Community Builder Award recipient announced
The American Botanical Council has announced that Michael Tierra, LAc, OMD, AHG, is the recipient of the 2015 ABC Mark Blumenthal Herbal Community Builder Award.
Efforts to standardize documentation practices detailed at UNPA meeting
Trying to solve the supply chain issues facing the dietary supplement industry is complicated by the muddled state of documentation practices, but there are efforts underway to address the problem.