DHA supplement benefits older adults with mild cognitive impairment: China study
A new Chinese study has shown omega-3 supplementation improved IQ among older people with mild cognitive impairment.
Archives for October 16, 2016
Soy protein early in life may help prevent bone loss in adulthood
New research suggests reports that a diet heavy in soy protein isolate during early life can protect against serious bone loss during adulthood.
Magic markers: Deeper insights gained in oat’s cholesterol-lowering power, review finds
The emergence of two additional markers that better assess cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk has given researchers a deeper understanding of oat fibre as research continues to uncover the nutritional benefits of this polysaccharide.
InsideTracker CEO: ‘Personalized supplementation is here’
Personalized nutrition will push consumers to understand why they need supplements and how they work, predicts Rony Sellam, CEO of Segterra, the company behind InsideTracker.
Balchem: ‘The industry is starting to look at the need for choline and the opportunities with it’
With over 90% of children, adults and pregnant women not getting enough choline, there is clearly a need and an opportunity for products with the essential nutrient, and the industry is starting to understand that, says Stephen Ashmead from Balchem.
Two supplements to go under the spotlight in diabetes clinical trial
Researchers are to investigate whether two commonly used dietary supplements can help prevent diabetes.
The top 10 Japanese health and consumer trends every food and nutrition business needs to know
The Japanese economy may be sluggish, but the country’s health food, nutrition and functional foods sectors are holding steady, with 10 key trends affecting the market.
France ploughs billions into 'intelligent' proteins - seeks global leadership by 2030
France aims to become a leading world supplier of protein by 2030 with an agreement signed yesterday between government and industry pledging to boost investment into 'intelligent food' from both animal and vegetable protein sources.
High vitamin and mineral consumption linked to delayed biological ageing: 10-year study
High consumption of vitamin and mineral-rich foods throughout early adulthood could help delay the biological process of ageing, according to new data from South Korea.
Special edition: Sports nutrition
'Red spinach' extract's high nitrate content offers benefits over beetroot juice, manufacturer says
Dolcas Biotech is making waves in the sports nutrition field with a red spinach extract that it says contains more nitrate than beetroot juice yet has no sugar.
Compliance, Claims & Clinical Trials: The Keys to Product Success
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This article explores the food, dietary supplement and drug pathways to market, including how to leverage clinical research and regulatory strategy for market success.
One killed in explosion at BASF plant
One worker has been killed and six seriously injured in an explosion at a BASF plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany this morning.
Antioxidant vitamin health claim authorised
EFSA backs E for infants
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has extended its approval of a health claim for vitamin E and protection from oxidative damage for adults to include young children.
New Italian-Swedish biotech network promotes probiotics
Four companies have come together to form the biotech network Sacco System, with probiotic quality one of their core focus areas.
Cocoa flavanols offer ‘modest but significant’ benefits for heart disease risk factors
If a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, a serving of cocoa could help avoid the need for medicine in the first place – at least when it comes to some heart disease risk factors.
Fish oil during pregnancy may protect infants from allergy
Supplements of omega-3-rich fish oils during pregnancy may reduce the risk of allergy in children, according to a new study from Sweden.