To persist or not persist: Personalising probiotics
Personalising probiotics could result in a greater chance of long-term alterations to the gut microbial ecosystem, according to a study, even six months after administration.
Archives for October 4, 2016
Aker files patent suit against new Chinese krill oil competitor
Litigation in the krill sphere continues to proliferate, with a new suit from Aker BioMarine against Chinese firm Luhua BioMarine.
French call to food industry: Cut infant exposure to nine substances (now)
France’s food safety agency ANSES has published a snapshot of the diet of under-3s and the chemicals they are exposed to, calling for "particular vigilance" for nine dangerous substances.
‘Fountain of youth’ hormone best responds to low protein, high carb diet: Study
A low protein, high carbohydrate diet may be the most effective for stimulating a hormone with life-extending and obesity-fighting benefits in later life, new research suggests.
DEA appears to waver on kratom listing in face of pressure from lawmakers
The federal Drug Enforcement Administration's plan to move kratom to the Schedule 1 list via an emergency filing has spurred significant pushback from industry stakeholders and from lawmakers. But even within the herbal sphere not everyone agrees the...
NPA requests one-year extension to vinpocetine comment period
The Natural Products Association has called on the US Food and Drug Administration to extend the comment period on the status of vinpocetine until September 6, 2017.
Successful UK adoption of Mediterranean diet key to CVD reduction: Study
Following a Mediterranean diet could lower the risk of developing conditions such as heart attack and stroke, according to a study from the University of Cambridge.
New products created as demand for dairy alternatives rises
Demand for dairy alternatives is growing with the creation of dairy-free milk in labs, the emergence of vegan milk alternatives, and increased adoption of coconut and banana milks that offers various health benefits.
BEUC: ‘EU food supplements market is only partially regulated’
Europeans rely ‘more and more’ on food supplements but are being let down by a ‘patchy regulatory network’ governing a market awash with dodgy products and claims, the EU’s premier consumer rights group has found in a sector report.
RCT supports bioavailability of Coromega omega-3 supplements
A single dose of Coromega Big Squeeze or Coromega Omega3 Squeeze produces significant increases in blood levels of the omega-3 EPA, says a new study that supports the bioavailability of the products.
POS expands into the US with distillation facility acquisition
The POS Group of Companies has created a new US subsidiary, Batavia Bio Processing Limited, following the acquisition of an Illinois-based facility, and the company is eyeing further international expansion.
Nutrition labelling has greater impact on the young, less educated and those in poor health
The use of nutritional labelling schemes in South Korea has made it easier for consumers to make heathy choices, with their use associated with a lower risk of chronic diseases, say researchers.
‘Time to take supplements and probiotics mainstream in South East Asia’: DuPont
In the second part of our interview with DuPont’s Asia regional president Dr Li Yongjing, we assess the potential for the dietary supplements industry in South East Asia and examine why probiotics may be about to go mainstream in emerging markets.
Himalayan kodo millet found to have nutraceutical and functional food potential
Kodo millet, an underutilised crop plant used as a staple food by Himalayan communities in India, may have wide-reaching potential for nutraceuticals and functional food products, research has discovered.
Taiwan kakorot firm Aquavan eyes international expansion
Taiwan botanical manufacturer and supplier Aquavan is targeting international expansion after establishing an ingredients offshoot to complement its finished products offering.
United 1 International Laboratories expands to meet demand for cosmetics and nutrition products
The Texas-based contract manufacturer has been growing exponentially over the past 10 years and company executives point to increased capabilities, new clients, and the global marketplace as reasons why.