Lycopene, lutein supplements show skin protection from within against UV radiation
Supplements of a lycopene-rich tomato nutrient complex or lutein may protect against the damaging effects of UV exposure on the skin, says a new study.
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New study shows astaxanthin is effective against daily mental and physical fatigue
Japanese nutraceutical firm AstaReal says its astaxanthin has been found to be simultaneously effective against both mental and physical fatigue in a new published study.
Omega Protein won't put timeline to exit of human nutrition business, but sector revenues continue to disappoint
The human nutrition portion of Omega Protein, a fish oil and fish meal specialist, continues to prove a drag the company’s financial picture, according to a recent earnings release, and questions are being raised about when the company might exit the...
'Prebiotic' nature of IMOs depends on how they're made, experts say
Are all dietary fibers created equal? As needle moves away from naturally occurring insoluble fibers in the cellulose realm such as wheat bran toward more the more recent market entrants, the purified soluble fibers, the answer seems to revolve around...
'Good evidence' for zinc against diabetes complications: Review
Higher zinc levels in the blood may be linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease for those with diabetes, says a review that also exposes holes in existing evidence.
'there is a risk that brands alienate their core consumers'
Sports nutrition 2.0: The category is playing a dangerous game
Sports nutrition has long-expanded beyond its hardcore niche to become a global multi-format, multiple demographic, multi-billion euro behemoth – but is everybody winning in the game of sports nutrition 2.0? We asked sector expert Nick Morgan from Sports...
Supplement firm Mannatech prepares for China entry with new e-commerce strategy
US supplement firm Mannatech is entering the China market via e-commerce - a clear change in tack for the Texas company, which usually focuses on multi-level marketing or direct selling.
13 things we learned from the IPA’s DC Workshop
From market sizing to the positions from FDA and FTC on NDIs and claims substantiation, the International Probiotic Association’s DC workshop succeeded in providing a venue for sharing knowledge and expertise.
Rapid anaemia tests in rural India aim to boost iron and folic acid supplementation
Rapid detection anaemia tests are being rolled-out in Uttar Pradesh, India – a region where as many as one-in-two women are anaemic.
Legal protection of dietitian job title is not enough to fend off nutrition quackery
The job title of dietitian may now be legally protected in Ireland, but quackery of unqualified nutritionists is likely to remain at large, warns the Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute (INDI).