Private equity acquisition trend continues with sale of probiotic brand
The steady march of acquistions in the natural products business fueled by private equity continues with the purchase of a probiotics line by Clarion Brands.
Archives for August 2, 2016
Fish oil may reduce muscle soreness after exercising: Study
High dose omega-3 supplements may reduce delayed onset of muscle soreness (DOMS) after resistance training in untrained women, says a new study from Baylor University.
Adding BCAA to carbs found to have no effect on post-exercise recovery markers
Combining branched chain amino acids with carbohydrates may not improve post-exercise recovery more than carbs alone, says a new study. However, a leading sports nutrition expert says that protein + carbs are still your best bet in terms of post workout...
Irish dairy campaign packs protein punch in hard times for sector
Ireland’s National Dairy Council has put protein at the heart of its new Powered by Dairy marketing campaign, targeting sports enthusiasts and supporting value-added products such as protein milk.
Get some nuts! Study links intake with lower CVD risk
A greater intake of nuts, especially in place of animal proteins, could reduce inflammation - a key process in the development of cardiovascular disorders, a study has found.
This week Down Under
Fourth time lucky? Aus-NZ officials consider hemp's safety once again
Australia’s food safety regulators have once again called for submissions on whether to permit the sale of food derived from the seeds of low-THC hemp.
DNA barcoding is still a science project: BI Chief
The dietary supplements industry has done a great job coming together to address raw material supply in the wake of the New York Attorney General’s action, says George Pontiakos, CEO of BI Nutraceuticals.
Study suggests milk better than electrolyte drinks post exercise
A metered intake of milk after exercise and thermal dehydration restores whole-body net fluid balance better than carbohydrate–electrolyte sports drinks or water, according to an Irish study.
Chinese region: One-in-three adults overweight and one-in-seven obese
The regular intake of meat and alcohol are among the primary nutritional factors causing one-in-three adults in a Chinese province to be overweight and one-in-seven obese, new research has found.
Gut health paper aimed at physicians sidesteps probiotics supplementation
A recent paper released by a nonprofit organization aimed at physicians focuses on gut health but omits any mention of probiotic supplementation. The author says that in her opinion the science behind the ingredients is still immature.
New NGS DNA testing methods will replace PCR, predicts Clear Labs
Are ‘GMO-free’ (as opposed to ‘non-GMO’) claims legally defensible?
As the Non-GMO Project states on its website, ‘GMO-free’ claims are “not legally or scientifically defensible due to limitations of testing methodology" coupled with cross-contamination risks. In future, however, that could change as testing methods...