Wheat protein rivals whey for muscle growth, study suggests
Hydrolysed wheat protein has shown muscle maintenance properties that compare favourably to whey protein in a study that demonstrates its efficacy amongst the elderly population.
Archives for September 4, 2016
Soaring seaweed demand raises environmental concerns for Asia
Asia’s booming seaweed industry – buoyed by demand for nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and antimicrobial products – needs to avoid the ecological and societal pitfalls experienced in agriculture and fish farming, according to a UN university institute.
Believe it or not: Why 64% of Danes take supplements
Despite being among the highest consumers of food supplements in Europe, the Danish have “very little knowledge” of supplements and nutrition recommendations, and botanical users are particularly clueless, a survey has revealed.
Health claim opens door for vitamin D immune products for children
New health claims for vitamin D’s immune-system benefits for children have been passed into EU law, creating new opportunities for promoting vitamin D consumption according to VAB-nutrition.
Summer of DMAA: Spate of imports blocked in EU
There have been several cases of the dangerous stimulant 1,3-dimethylamylamine (DMAA) being blocked at the EU borders over the last few months. But what is being done to stem the flow of the outlawed ingredient?
Can moringa, amla and turmeric spur India towards superfoods success?
Indian manufacturers and suppliers can tap in to the latest wave of superfood trends both domestically and internationally by playing to the strengths of the country’s traditional ingredients.
Nestlé expert: Personalised weight management best way to tackle Asia’s obesity timebomb
Asia has a chance to tackle obesity through a more personalised approach to weight management providing it avoids the mistakes made in the West where not enough attention was paid to the needs of the individual, according to Nestlé’s nutrition head.
Singapore and Malaysia lead the way with voluntary GDA labelling roll-out
‘Significant progress’ has been made in rolling-out voluntary Guideline Daily Amounts (GDA) nutrition labelling in Asia over the past four years, but more work is needed to educate consumers and emphasise their benefits to small and medium-sized...
Cocoa extract supplement reduces wrinkles: mouse study
Oral supplementation with cocoa extract could reduce UVB-induced wrinkles, according to new research in mice.