US player finds European chia gear
US firm Valensa International has launched its 4-year-old ALA (alpha-linoleic acid)-rich omega-3 chia seed oil in Europe.
Archives for November 22, 2016
'In five years this will be routine': Map My Gut start-up offers personalised microbiome advice
Giving personalised gut health advice will be routine medical practice in five years, predicts the researcher behind the new start-up Map My Gut and big gut data projects British Gut and Kings College London’s TwinsUK Registry.
DSM and China firm By-Health seal deal for CVD collaboration
DSM has sealed a strategic collaboration agreement with Chinese supplement firm By-Health to develop new cardiovascular health products containing tomato extract ingredient Fruitflow.
Vitamin D3 supplements shown to significantly improve autism symptoms
Taking vitamin D3 supplements may help improve autism symptoms of children, a first-of-its-kind study has suggested.
GRMA close to finalizing consensus-based GMP standard for dietary supplements
The Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA) expects to finalize and publish a consensus-based GMP standard for dietary supplements before the end of Q1 2017.
Gelatin, vitamin C + exercise aids collagen synthesis, study finds
Researchers found that subjects supplemented with vitamin C-enriched gelatin, paired with jump rope exercises, had increased collagen synthesis compared to a lower dose and a placebo.
Growth in cheese demand solidifies organic whey protein supply, says Milk Specialties Global
The growth of organic cheese production has ensured the supply chain for organic whey, said Milk Specialties Global. The company says its new organic whey protein ingredient helps fill a gap in the market.
IPA petitions FDA on requiring CFUs for probiotic labeling
The International Probiotics Association has submitted a citizen petition to the FDA to require the labeling of probiotic ingredients in dietary supplements as colony forming units (CFUs) instead of by weight.
Making microalgae big: Scaling up production is key to food security success
Microalgae is often held up as the most promising sustainable protein that can feed a growing world population - but first production needs to be scaled up on industrial levels. "The costs of inaction are too steep to even contemplate,” writes the author...
Common probiotic yoghurt strain reduces stress & anxiety in fish: Study
Lactobacillus plantarum has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety in fish and improve vitamin absorption, according to a study.
UAE orders withdrawal of further three ‘herbal supplements’
The UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention has banned a further three ‘herbal supplements’ and warned they could endanger the lives of patients.