Superfood potential: Cockroach milk could be ‘fantastic protein supplement’
A ‘highly nutritious’ secretion from cockroaches has potential to be a new superfood ingredient for foods and supplements, say researchers.
Archives for July 27, 2016
Sun-drenched Australians still in need of vitamin D supplementation
Guidance by an independent British committee of experts that advises everyone to take the so-called “sunshine vitamin” whatever the weather has been well received in Australia, where up to 58% of people suffer from vitamin D deficiency in spite of its...
UK alters advice on vitamin D
The UK government has advised that adults and children over the age of one should get 10 micrograms (μg) of vitamin D every day.
Consumer Reports names ‘15 supplement ingredients to avoid’
Green tea extract, yohimbe, kava, and caffeine are among 15 ingredients to avoid in dietary supplements, according to Consumer Reports.
DuPont reports first positive sales numbers in several quarters
DuPont reported higher earnings on improved margins even as sales figures were hurt by foreign currency headwinds as a planned merger with Dow Chemical Co moves forward.
RCT supports Ashwagandha root extract’s weight management potential
Supplements of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root extract may help people with chronic stress manage their body weight, says a new study from India.
Australian grower discusses hemp with Japan’s first lady
The chief executive of the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest hemp supplier has returned to Australia after meeting Japan’s first lady to discuss the future of the industry there.
CEO Archbold leaves GNC amid falling revenue, same-store sales declines
GNC ousted Mike Archbold as CEO early today as a result of the company’s continued poor financial performance. In its second quarter 2016 results, released this morning, the company reported year over year revenue decreases and same-store sales declines.
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Ketone esters boost endurance in elite athletes: Study
A ketone ester drink developed by an Oxford University start-up for the US Army has shown benefits to elite endurance athletes by unlocking “greater human metabolic potential.”
Solid global, flat European growth for Danone in first half of 2016
Can Actimel revamp inject life into Danone’s flat European sales?
Danone has recorded negative overall sales figures in Europe for the first half of 2016. But the company hopes investment in the relaunch of its Activia and Actimel brands will help return it to profitable growth.
Scientists to trial cockroach milk as a future protein supplement
Scientists have discovered cockroach milk is four times more nutritious than cow's milk with a protein that releases energy slowly over a long period of time.
Nutrition profiles of food with health claims only ‘marginally better,' study shows
Foods carrying health claims have only slightly better nutrition profiles than products without, according to an Oxford University study.
B&D to bring Ancon’s oligopeptides to US market
Ancon International and B&D Nutritional Ingredients have announced an agreement to market food-derived oligopeptides in the US.
CRN appoints new VP of quality and technical affairs
Gisele Atkinson has joined the Council for Responsible Nutrition as the vice president, quality and technical affairs, a new position in the association’s science and regulatory department.