Green soy extract could prevent cognitive dysfunction: Mouse data
Intake of green soybean extract could help reverse cognitive dysfunction and its associated accumulation of beta-amyloid proteins in the brain, say researchers.
Archives for September 13, 2016
Australia leading the way with ‘everyday’ sports nutrition trend
There is a rising trend for a new category of ‘everyday’ sports products, and Aussies can’t get enough of it, says Mintel.
Danone considers calling time on Dumex infant products in Vietnam
Danone is reported to be considering a gradual withdrawal of its Dumex infant nutrition products from Vietnam.
Mango could help maintain gut bacteria at risk from high-fat diets
Mango consumption could help prevent the loss of beneficial gut bacteria caused by a high fat diet, according to research on mice.
#DNPkills: ‘if you are selling DNP online or offline we will find you’
Dangerous weight loss pill dealers busted in Northern Ireland
Authorities in Northern Ireland have shut down two operations selling weight loss products containing the dangerous industrial chemical DNP (2,4 dinitrophenol) as part of a broader sting.
Frankfurt, 28 November, 2016
NutraIngredients picks final sports nutrition congress line-up
A controversial Oxford University ketones spin-off; GSK Nutrition on new EU caffeine regulations; and a sports nutrition veteran on what the ‘mainstreaming’ of sports nutrition really means are highlights of a 1-day event in Frankfurt in November.
DolCas self-affirms GRAS status for BCM-95
The BCM-95 turmeric extract is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) for use in foods, dietary supplements and medical foods, says DolCas Biotech, which markets the ingredient.
New analytical method identifies adulterated St John’s wort products
Almost 40% of a sample of 37 St John’s wort products may be adulterated with synthetic dyes and/or uncharacteristic flavonoids, says a new study.
Review questions food fortification dominance in nutrition policy
Policy makers around the world are relying too much on food fortification and other nutrition-specific interventions, at the cost of using more holistic approaches, according to a review.
Controlled-release gelatin film could help put tea polyphenols in to finished foods
The controlled release of tea polyphenols into finished food products could help create new functional foods and reduce oxidation without the need for synthetic antioxidants, say researchers.
What does ‘clean label’ mean in sports nutrition? Experts weigh in
How clean label is defined in sports nutrition depends on the end goal, experts say. Bodybuilders tend to not care as much, while performance athletes may sacrifice taste over efficacy and health impact. All groups, however, are demanding more...
Companies beta-testing CRN’s dietary supplement product registry
Nine companies are beta-testing the CRN’s product registry – the Supplement Online Wellness Library (Supplement OWL) – which is being developed and administered by UL.
FDA petitioned over inulin as a dietary fiber
Beneo, Cosucra, and Sensus have submitted a joint Citizen Petition to the FDA requesting the addition of chicory inulin to the list of dietary fiber.