Enzyme- bioflavonoid combination shows efficacy for knee pain management
An oral enzyme combination containing proteolytic enzymes and bioflavonoid may improve measures of pain, function and daily living, says a new meta-analysis of six RCTs.
Archives for November 9, 2016
Arbonne to make Asia debut in Taiwan with 10 nutrition products
Direct sales firm Arbonne is to officially launch in Taiwan this week, initially with a range of 10 nutrition products alongside its skincare offering.
China omega-3 company awarded Friend of the Sea accreditation
Shanghai nutritional oils company NovoSana (Taicang) has recently obtained Friend of the Sea certification for its omega–3 products.
Omega-3-enriched canola oil potency strengthens commercialisation route
Consuming canola oil enriched with omega-3 helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications such as hardening of the arteries, according to a study.
Green tea extract supplements may improve lipid levels for women
Taking green tea supplements for one year may slash total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels in post-menopausal women, says a new study.
Fruit d'Or debuts prebiotic cranberry juice powder
Canadian cranberry supplier Fruit d’Or continues its torrid product development pace with a new offing pairing its cranberry juice powder with Taiyo’s Sunfiber ingredient.
‘Pro business’ is best guess when looking at character of Trump administration
Donald Trump’s historic victory leaves dietary supplement industry observers wrestling with the question of what will be the character of his administration, when the candidate himself has taken so many positions, some of which match standard...
Despite GOP legislative control, active industry engagement still critical, trade groups say
Donald Trump’s stunning upset victory has dumbfounded pundits both at home and abroad. But it is of less importance for the dietary supplement industry than the result of the down ticket races, trade group executives said this morning.
Industry poll: Claim wording & transparency greatest EU health claim challenges
Almost nine years after the implementation of the EU's controversial nutrition and health claims regulation (NHCR) the industry is still reeling, German researchers have found.
Is new DHA oil the ultimate in omega-3 stability?
French marine lipid specialist Polaris claims its new generation algal source DHA oil takes fish-free omega-3 “to a new level” by offering “unmatched” stability.
Seipel Group receives US Patent on bladder control ingredient Urox
Australian company Seipel Group Pty Ltd., has been granted US Patent No. 9,452,191 for its 'herbal compositions for the prevention or treatment of urinary incontinence and overactive bladder.'
UK petition demands nutritionist become protected job title
UK nutritionists are calling for their job title to be legally protected like dietitian's are, with a petition to government collecting nearly 2,500 signatures in five days.
Routine malnutrition screening for COPD patients ‘vital’: Vietnam study
Researchers in Vietnam have argued that routine screening of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients could avoid the development of malnutrition and its associated risks, costs and complications.
Spices and diabetes: Urgent need for more human trials to assess benefits, say Asia researchers
There is an urgent need to carry out more human studies with spices that have the potential to reduce glycemic response and potentially manage and treat diabetes, according to Singapore academics.