Nutrient-rich tomato extract effective in combination against heart disease: Study
A carotenoid-rich tomato extract (CRTE) has been found to inhibit a key process that leads to the thickening of the artery wall, which is typical of heart disease.
Archives for October 9, 2016
Early breastfeeding on the rise in India, but ‘room for further improvement’
Early initiation of breastfeeding is on the rise in India, but researchers warn more needs to be done strengthen policy and improve healthcare skills to reduce the rate of infant mortality.
Shifting omega-3/omega-6 ratio may be key to cutting atherosclerosis risk
Maintaining an omega-3/omega-6 ratio of 4:1 in the diet could be just as important as increasing intakes of marine-based omega-3s, say researchers.
Human clinical trial supports bioavailability, safety of nicotinamide riboside
A single dose of nicotinamide riboside (NR) may significantly increases levels of NAD+, which is key to cellular energy metabolism and mitochondrial function, says data from studies with mice and humans using ChromaDex’s Niagen NR.
Protein score system doesn't give complete picture on collagen, supplier says
According to one supplier, the common way to measure protein quality unfairly disparages collagen, a protein source that is ubiquitous both in the market and in the bodies of mammals.
Nutrition sprays: The modern format for traditional botanicals?
Pills and capsules are old hat, says a young French firm banking on a botanical range of oral nutrition sprays.
Japan moves beyond FOSHU: Over 400 products approved under new health claims regime in last year
More than 400 foods have been approved under Japan’s 2015 Foods with Function Claims (FFC) regulation, with the market already estimated to be worth US$70bn.
ESSNA: Sports nutrition needs vitamin exemption
The European sports nutrition industry wants exemption from vitamin and mineral minimum levels required for some foods to claim healthy status – it says the levels are too high for many sports food consumption occasions.
Arjuna to launch amla Indian gooseberry ingredient at Europe showcase
Arjuna Natural Extracts Ltd is seeking to tap into the Indian gooseberry superfood trend with the launch of a new amla ingredient – TRILOW.
Chemport becomes first Korean company to secure Friend of the Sea certification for omega-3
South Korean fish oil manufacturer Chemport has obtained Friend of the Sea (FOS) certification for its Omega 3 products originating from European and Peruvian anchovies.
Australian firm launches ‘world’s first clinically tested’ prebiotic honey, targets China market
Australian manufacturer Capilano has launched what it states is the world’s first clinically tested prebiotic honey.
'Confusion' best describes global regulation of aloe, expert says
After years on the market, aloe as an ingredient is still poorly understood by most regulators around the world, attendees at a recent ingredient-specific session were told.
Strong evidence for synbiotics and constipation relief
Synbiotics can lead to significant clinical improvement in slow transit constipation, a Chinese trial has shown.