Gut microbiome linked to male reproductive disorders
Research has shown gut bacteria to aid in digestion and the immune system. However, the microbiome has been implicated in negatively influencing the male reproductive function in a new study.
Archives for March 16, 2016
French nutrivigilance priorities for 2016
The French food safety authority will be putting the spotlight on risks associated with joint health supplements, energy drinks and spirulina this year.
Portability a big theme for consumers, says Bulu Box CEO
Portability was a big theme at the Expo West trade show, according to marketing guru and data analyst Paul Jarrett, CEO of Bulu Box. In addition, he said magnesium and melatonin were prominent in the supplements space.
Probiotic company adds antioxidant claim based on carotenoids produced by spore forming bacteria
Thrive Probiotics is bringing a message of diversity to the probiotics sphere. It’s necessary, the company believes, to increase the number of species in the gut for maximum health.
myfood24 – the online tool helping researchers get teenage kicks?
An online method of collecting diet data could help unlock intake information for teenagers, a group often neglected in government policy, say UK researchers.
EC set to strip cranberry products of medical device status
The European Commission (EC) has issued a draft that seeks to revoke the medical device status of proanthocyanidin (PAC)-based cranberry products for treatment and prevention of Urinary Tract Infections (UTI).
Nestlé makes moves on pregnancy probiotics
Nestlé has filed an international patent for the combination of myo-inositol and probiotic strains for pregnant and lactating women and women looking to get pregnancy – a move which marks the second pregnancy probiotic filing from the company in a year.
BI Nutraceuticals’ Reno facility gets safe quality food certificate
NSF International has given BI Nutraceuticals' West Coast manufacturing facility located in McCarran, NV its SQF 2000 (Safe Quality Food) certificate.
Five key Expo West supplement trends
We walked and we talked, and here’s our list of 5 key trends for supplements from Expo West in Anaheim.