Gut-brain axis uses immune system to ‘talk,’ study shows
The gut microbiome and the brain communicate to each other via the immune system, a study has shown as researchers delve deeper into the so-called 'gut-brain axis'.
Archives for May 22, 2016
Functional & sparking bottled water sales are “very hot in the US,” analyst says
Once considered boring by many Americans, water is becoming a go-to beverage of choice thanks to innovative manufacturers that are adding to it carbonation, fruit flavors and functional ingredients that consumers want, according to market research.
Food Standards Agency in row with scientists
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) board last week decided to go ahead with plans to replace its General Advisory Committee on Science (GACS) with a new Science Council in the face of unanimous opposition from members of GACS, who feared the loss of...
DISPATCHES FROM VITAFOODS Europe 2016
Nutraveris showcases its online reference platform at Vitafoods
French consultancy Nutraveris was at Vitafoods to make available the latest version of its nutrient-health claim database that will better enable clients to source claims and nutrition research materials.
McCaskill's push for FDA review of herb/chemotherapy interactions called an intrusion into doctor/patient relationship
Industry stakeholders called Sen. Claire McCaskill’s recent call for FDA scrutiny of supplement interactions with chemotherapy treatments unnecessary and an intrusion on doctor/patient relationships.
Ethical labels are worth €709 billion globally - so which one is best for your product?
Fairtrade in France but organic in Austria? Euromonitor analysed 26,000 products across the world to help manufacturers understand which ethical labels work best for their products, depending on the country, category and forecast growth rates.
Infant formula marketing: The Lancet calls for total social media ban
Respected British medical journal The Lancet says global infant formula marketing regulations need tightening – including a complete ban on social media channels.
‘We need to achieve a prebiotic health claim to advance research in the category’: Academic
Despite an abundance of health benefits, the lack of a prebiotic health claim in Europe is stalling research in a number of areas, says a leading prebiotic researcher.
TABS Analytics Vitamins & Minerals Study: Are heavy users in decline?
Heavy buyers of vitamin and mineral supplement products are in decline, according to new research from the TABS Analytics.