special edition: gender-specific nutrition
Supply eye: What gender-based nutrition means to the worlds’ biggest herbal player
We asked Naturex what gender-based nutrition means to the French botanicals giant.
Archives for April 21, 2016
Special edition: Gender-specific nutrition
Folic acid fortification: The current global state of play
To date 75 countries globally have implemented mandatory fortification programmes for folic acid with the aim of preventing neural tube defects (NTDs) in babies. Yet despite growing calls from NGOs, health experts and researchers, the 28 EU member...
special edition: gender-specific nutrition
How to take the sleaze out of libido supplements
The market for male libido supplements dwarfs that for women – but positioning products as healthy ageing supplements may help shake the sleaze from this niche segment, says one bawdy botanical supplier.
Any objections? Sweden notifies EU on vitamin D fortification plans
Sweden is preparing to send its proposals for mandatory vitamin D food fortification to the EU, with the regulation due to come into force in autumn 2016.
Whey is clear answer in sports nutrition, expert asserts
You can say what you like about the benefits of mixing protein sources, but for sports nutrition expert Chris Lockwood, PhD, there’s only one way to the answer the cost vs benefit question: Whey.
Taiyo gets non-GMO verification on Sunfiber prebiotic ingredient
Japanese ingredient supplier Taiyo has expanded the certification support for its Sunfiber prebiotic ingredient with a Non-GMO Project verification.
Bridging the brain-body gap: How the ‘thinking’ gut influences mental well-being
As knowledge of the gut and brain relationship develops, the use of probiotics and prebiotics could open up new ways to shape mood and well-being, according to a prominent nutrition coach.
Dutch industry-backed nutrition label ticked off with mounting criticism
The industry group behind the Dutch healthy eating label, known as the tick, has come under fire from a consumer watchdog which says it is confusing, biased and should be scrapped - but it has defended its label.
Alkemist Labs clarifies C of A policy
Lab reports that mimic Alkemist Labs’ distinctive testing format may be causing confusion in the marketplace and undermining the integrity of an Alkemist Labs C of A, the company has said.