Insights into banana carotenoids could hold key to fighting blindness
Insights into how bananas make and store carotenoids could help in the future development of banana varieties to combat vitamin A deficiency and blindness, say researchers.
Archives for April 25, 2016
Dairy Council issues booklet on iodine in dairy
Certain groups of the UK population are classified as mildly iodine deficient, however, according to The Dairy Council, consuming milk, yogurt and cheese can help ensure that iodine requirements are met.
Developers hope to enter new category with inhalable vitamin product
A pair of entrepreneurs are pushing the delivery mode envelope with a new vitamin product meant to be inhaled. Called Vitamin Vapor, the new product features a suite of B vitamins.
Deep-ocean mineral water may be a better hydrator than mountain spring water, study finds
Researchers from the University of Arizona hypothesized that deep-ocean mineral water drawn from 3,000 feet underwater off the coast of Kona in Hawaii may enhance recovery of hydration and exercise performance.
Niagen to be researched for neuroprotective effect among football players
Thorne Research and ChromaDex Corp. are partnering in a research effort with the Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota Clinical and Translational Science Institute on a planned study to assess the effect of nicotinamide riboside (NR) on brain NAD+...
ChromaDex achieves milestone with Nasdaq listing
ChromaDex, which has generated a raft of positive news in recent months, has reached another milestone by clearing the bar to be listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
Our stool frequency claim may not be sexy – but it adds credibility to empty slogans: BENEO
A survey of over 1,000 consumers in the UK and Spain has helped German ingredients giant BENEO join the dots between its EFSA-approved stool frequency health claim on paper and what consumers look for in digestive health on pack.
Review supports immune health potential of larch arabinogalactan
Supplements of Larch arabinogalactan may support immune health and help reduce the incidence of common cold infections, says a new review.
Leaders ripping apart the black box
It’s hard to care when you don’t know the real supply chain picture, argues Scandinavia-based analyst Virpi Varjonen in this guest article.
How to shut down the illicit ginkgo trade
Research into the adulteration and poor manufacturing practices of ginkgo products has highlighted the need to reign in unregistered food supplements containing the botanical.
Scientists develop a drinkable, peanut-based dietary supplement for older adults
To benefit older adults who are at a high risk of protein-energy malnutrition, scientists from the University of Georgia developed a peanut-based beverage supplement and compared its nutritional and microbiological qualities with commercial products.