Protein quality matters for muscle building, says review
The quality of protein and its leucine content has a significant influence on muscle building with resistance training, a review has found.
Archives for October 26, 2016
Lowering protein content of formula could help reduce obesity: Study
High protein intake during infancy may contribute to obesity later in life in infants who are not exclusively breastfed, according to a Nestlé Nutrition-funded study.
Nutrition professionals are ‘allowing’ industry to dominate policy-making in Australia
Nutrition professionals, scientists and other public interest bodies are staying on the sidelines and allowing the food industry to dominate Australia’s nutrition policy-making, according to research analysis.
Prolific filer of class actions wins small ruling on motion filed in RICO case
A case brought by the firm of prominent attorney Jonathan Emord against a prolific filer of class action lawsuits has suffered a slight setback, as the defendant has prevailed on a technicality in a motion.
Indian carotenoid player enters Europe
Bangalore-based lutein and carotenoid specialist Katra Phyto has enlisted UK-based ingredient player and distributor Gee Lawson as its European partner.
Sweden to create special supplement e-commerce task force
Sweden is creating a taskforce to bring rogue supplement e-commerce in check, something industry hopes will help close the gap between on and offline standards.
Social investment vital in war against malnutrition: Report
Macro-investments in health, education and access to water are key to reducing malnutrition, a report has found.
Probiota 2017 migrates to Berlin; call for scientific abstracts until 11 November
An important prebiotic, probiotic congress takes place in Berlin on 1-3 February next year for those in the business and science of the microbiota.
GNC's revenues drop 8%; stock price dives by 25%
GNC lost a quarter of its market capitalization Thursday as its stock price plunged after a disappointing third quarter earnings report.
Blackmores Q1 results: Daigou downturn leads to sharp sales drop
Net profits at Australian vitamin and supplement supplier Blackmores fell by 46.6% in the first quarter, with daigou sales – items bought by Chinese entrepreneurs in Australia to ship back to China – plummeting.
There aren't enough women making decisions at supplement companies, and that hurts growth, advocates say
There aren’t as many women in decision making roles in at dietary supplement companies as some prominent women in the field thought might be the case when they first joined the field.
Trendspotting in the functional beverage space at SupplySide West 2016 with KeVita co-founder Chakra Earthsong
At one of the biggest shows for nutritional ingredients, KeVita co-founder Chakra Earthsong noticed more turmeric and ginger, more organically grown botanicals, and more probiotic options to meet increasing consumer demand for functional beverages.
New energy source? German firm evoxx technologies plans to shake up energy drink scene with ‘novel carbohydrate’ launch in 2017
The oligomer was designed to help manufacturers reduce or eliminate the need for sucrose, glucose, and fructose, with potential applications ranging from energy source for sports nutrition to prebiotic supplements.
Limited Labs launches crowdfunding campaign for RTD ketogenic beverage
For raising capital, Limited Labs’ brand builder Sam Johnston said Indiegogo was the way to go: “[It creates] more of a buzz about this product online through interacting directly with our customer base through social media.”