Mulberry extract shows anti-obesity promise by activating brown fat
Research from China suggests that rutin extracted from mulberries acts as an activator of brown adipose tissue (BAT) to facilitate weight loss.
Archives for November 23, 2016
Areca nuts could have anti-cancer potential, say researchers
Arecoline - the stimulant component of areca nuts – could have anti-cancer properties, despite evidence linking it to oral and oesophageal cancer.
Omega-3s boost muscle function in older women but not men: Study
Fish oil supplements may boost muscle function and quality in older women after 18 weeks of resistance training, but no such benefits were observed in men, says a new study.
Personalised nutrition: Thoughts from industry leaders at HiE
Personalised nutrition continues to inch its way into the mainstream but is progress certain and what challenges remain? And what is biohacking?
China supplements market uncovered (part two): Which health claims can entice Chinese citizens?
Analysis of the top 20 claims of new health supplement launches in China between 2014-16 shows products targeting female and seniors are on the rise, with claims related to bone, cardiovascular and brain health increasing rapidly. But is this want...
Bodybuilding.com urges FDA to reinstate GRAS self affirmation exemption in NDI guidance
Dietary supplement retailer bodybuilding.com has asked the FDA to reaffirm the exemption that self-affirmed GRAS ingredients have from the NDI notification provision. The company has also suggested changes to the NDI master file idea and has asked the...
DIC Corp pumps $13m into spirulina-derived natural blue color extraction facility in CA
DIC Corporation is investing $13m into expanding production capacity in California for Linablue, a natural blue color derived from the edible algae Spirulina, which is grown by its US subsidiary Earthrise Nutritionals.
Finnish herbal extracts supplier signs Gee Lawson for expansion plans
Finnish organic botanical supplier Eevia has penned a deal with UK distributor Gee Lawson, which sees opportunities open up in the UK and Ireland, the Benelux region, France, Italy and Spain.
Nutrition and food firms urged to step up to the plate over UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
Nutrition has the power to make or break the vast majority of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – but not enough nutrition or food firms are pledging to help solve the problems of hunger, malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies.
Can Scotland become the world's pollutant-free seaweed supplier?
Scotland may not be able to rival Asia for seaweed production in volume - but it's the cleanest, safest and most sustainable seaweed in the world, says Sottish producer Mara
Ashwagandha root extracts shows anti-aging effect: Cell study
Extracts from Ashwagandha root may significantly increase telomerase activity, thereby protecting against telomere loss and potentially delaying aging, suggest new results from a cell study.
Tomato extract shows blood thinning potential versus aspirin: Study
A proprietary tomato extract – backed in EU health claim law to benefit blood circulation – has been shown to thin blood in healthy people – but less severely than aspirin and without typical side-effects.
Plant compounds found to boost neural efficiency in elderly: Study
Compounds responsible for the colour of plants and vegetables have shown brain enhancing properties in a study that tests the carotenoids on older adults.
Routine nutrition screening hit and miss in Thailand’s hospitals: Study
The small number of dieticians in Thailand’s hospitals along with the absence of national guidelines for nutrition screening and assessment are hampering efforts to make early interventions with patients who are at risk of malnutrition.
A Pez for supplements? Sho Nutrition wants to help consumers keep track of the supplements they’re taking
Founder Joy Wang confessed that she often forgets to take the supplements she had bought. “They pile up in my medicine cabinet, then I forget them,’ she said, and she’s certain this happens to a lot of consumers.
Heinz forced to can baked beans ad for 'encouraging dangerous behaviour'
KraftHeinz has been forced to withdraw a television advert for baked beans by the UK's advertising authority as it encouraged "behaviour that is prejudicial to health".
ASA U-turn: Omega Pharma ruling reversed after UK medicines agency input
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has reversed its ruling against healthcare company Omega Pharma following previously omitted advice from the UK’s medicines regulator.
Plant protein startup rides simplification message
Plant protein startup Oriya is riding a message of a short ingredient list toward greater national distribution.