Probiotic improves pregnancy outcomes in antibiotic-treated women: Study
A vaginal probiotic may improve pregnancy outcomes in women who receive antibiotic treatment for a condition that can cause premature birth.
Archives for November 14, 2016
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World Diabetes Day: 1000 actions to help 400+m people
Nearly 1000 actions – from screenings to policy statements to conferences and diet and lifestyle change promotion – are underway in 130+ countries as part of World Diabetes Day.
MassChallenge donates millions in its first Swiss awards
Swiss accelerator backs 6 start-ups in fairtrade coffee, food fraud, probiotics & more
Swiss start-up incubator MassChallenge has dished out almost €1.4m in funding to food based start-ups that are offering the industry a new approach to fair trade coffee; a device to fight food fraud; and a probiotic to boost the meat sector.
Expanded quota shows Peruvian fishery recovering from El Niño
After several fishing seasons of well below normal catch the Peruvian anchovy fishery—by far the most important source of omega-3s—appears to be returning to normal with the release of an expanded fishing quota.
Meiji increasing probiotic yogurt drink due to solid sales
Japanese company Meiji Co. Ltd. is increasing production of its Meiji Probio Yogurt drinks.
UAE bans two ‘health risk’ supplements after FDA intervention
Two supplements have been banned from sale by the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention after receiving advice from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Botanicals progress: EU Health Commissioner promises solution in his time
The European Commissioner for health and food safety has said a public consultation on how best to deal with botanical health claims will be launched by the end of this year and a solution on the longstanding issue offered by the end of his five-year...
The top trending Ayurveda ingredients right now…and why they are destined to remain niche products in the West.
Tulsi, ashwagandha and cardamom are three of the hottest Ayurvedic ingredients right now, but the likelihood of them gaining mass appeal in Europe and the US is limited by scepticism of complementary medicine, it has been claimed.
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EFSA publishes novel food guide as centralised system kicks in
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published guidance documents on what it will look for in novel food applications under new EU rules.
Migraine sufferers show differences in makeup of oral microbiome
Could migraines be triggered by what’s going on in the mouths of susceptible people? A recent study suggests that the makeup of the oral microbiome could play a role in bringing on the headaches that can debilitate migraine sufferers.
Declining nutrient intakes still a worry in growing China, researchers say
Despite economic growth and reduction in income poverty, calorie intakes and nutritional wellbeing are declining in China, warn researchers.
Infant and brain health benefits of whey protein underlined by experts at Singapore event.
The benefits of alpha-lacalbumin in providing effective protein in infant formula, and its role in increasing brain serotonin concentrations, were two of the academic highlights presented at the Alpha Summit in Singapore.
Malnutrition affecting child cancer treatment in India
Young cancer patients in Delhi, India, will soon get nutritional support from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) as part of their treatment regime.
Züm XR farms out beverage brand, expands R&D for extended release caffeine ingredients
High demand for caffeine fortification in energy beverages has driven an expansion at Denver-based Züm XR, which has developed an encapsulation technology.
Freeze-drying fruit is top technique for retaining nutrients: Study
Freeze-drying fruit retains almost all of its nutritional value and can help keep ingredient lists clean, according to a study funded by ingredient supplier Chaucer.