Glanbia adds sparkle to iron with new Lactoferrin delivery format
With athletes in mind, Glanbia partnered with Wisconsin-based PoppingFUN for a new confectionary-inspired delivery format for iron supplements.
Archives for October 24, 2016
Pumping iron powers brain function for people with mild cognitive impairment
Follow-up results released from a University of Sydney study show that increased muscle strength leads to improved brain function in adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
Could EPA omega-3 supplements help with PTSD?
Increased levels of the omega-3 fatty acid EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) are associated with a lower severity of symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), says a new paper from Japanese researchers.
Red wine compound can reset infertility hormones: Study
Resveratrol may help tackle a hormone disparity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common condition that can cause infertility, according to a study.
'This product is not against cheese'
Plant-based pioneers say lactofermented soy will enrich traditional cheese sector
"Soy is good, but lactofermented soy is better," says French firm Sojami which predicts its patented process for creating plant-based cheese will lead to a vegan cheese industry as rich and diverse as dairy. (Just don't call it cheese.)
Dannon doubles microbiome fellowship program
Dannon has doubled the size of its microbiome fellowship program with the announcement of a second $25,000 grant for 2017.
OmniActive’s CurcuWIN obtains self-affirmed GRAS
An expert panel granted OmniActive’s CurcuWIN ingredient a self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) notification after an evaluation in accordance with US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) safety criteria, the company said.
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Authentic action: Standing out in a competitive landscape
With more than 30,000 businesses generating sales of over A$4bn (US$3.1bn), the Australian complementary medicines industry has created a highly competitive landscape.
trusource expands retail presence, launches new energy range
Less than a year after launching exclusively at Kroger stores, trusource products will soon be available to “everyday athletes” nationally in Target, Walgreens, Giant Eagle and HEB.
CRN to Health Canada: Don't try to fix NHP system if it ain't broke
The Council for Responsible Nutrition has submitted comments to a Health Canada that urges the agency not to scrap the existing product registration system but rather to further refine it if that is deemed necessary and to better educate the public about it.
A fortified egg a day could keep winter vitamin D deficiency away
Eating seven vitamin D-fortified eggs a week could be enough to keep winter vitamin D status in adults in check, say EU-funded researchers.
Chinese takeover of Vitaco edges closer as regulator hurdles are cleared
Australian supplement firm Vitaco has cleared a number of regulatory hurdles, paving the way for its takeover by Chinese investors.
Welsh rugby enlists one of its own for nutrition
Welsh firm Pro Athlete Supplementation (PAS) has won a contract to be the ‘Official Supplier of Performance Nutrition’ to the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU).
Sri Lankan firm Apeiron partners with POS to develop plant extract manufacturing site
Canadian company POS Bio-Sciences is partnering with Apeiron Lanka Limited in Sri Lanka to develop a manufacturing facility to extract essential oils.