Catch 22: Sustainable fishing produces massive carbon emissions
Whilst smaller scale sustainable fishing practices protect the oceans from depletion of marine life, they are vastly more detrimental to the environment, say researchers
Archives for January 6, 2017
Office of Dietary Supplements outlines five-year strategic plan
Creating and disseminating analytic tools for biomarkers, seeking to better understand the microbiome, and enhancing consumer to the Dietary Supplement Label Database are just some of the new directions outlined by the Office of Dietary Supplements for...
Researchers examine influence of caffeine supplementation on female athletes
Is caffeine supplementation by female athletes still effective while they’re on the pill? Researchers in New Zealand found that female athletes who regularly take oral contraceptives still experienced increase in eccentric strength and power, both during...
L-ergothioneine poised for breakthrough in 2017, experts say
The coming year could be a big one for l-ergothioneine, an ingredient for which the scientific backing has been slowly building. New regulatory approvals and new developments in the supply sphere all augur well for this powerful antioxidant.
Orange peel extract from Xinhui and Sichuan boast 'best' anti-inflammatory properties, study finds
Obtaining dried citrus peel (chenpi) from mandarins or tangerines grown in Sichuan or Xinhui in China can provide potentially superior benefits in nutraceuticals and functional foods compared to conventional sources, a new study has found.
Roquette on pea protein: ‘In five years’ time the off-taste issue will be completely resolved.’
French player Roquette is a decade into protein – and its commitment is building having just announced a major pea-focused investment in North America. At Health Ingredients Europe (HiE) the firm told us of work it believes will transform the sector.
New studies show importance of vitamin K for vascular function
A lack of an active vitamin K- dependent protein may increase the risk of arterial calcification and stiffness, say two new studies that support the potential heart health benefits of vitamin K.
Peek inside PROBIOTA 2017: Berlin, 1-3 February
In search of biomarkers: Can metabolomics drive prebiotic & probiotic research
Can large-scale studies using metabolomic data points help researchers better understand our microbiome and how what we eat influences our health?
Fibre’s impact on gut & metabolic health studied
Fibre’s positive influence on health has been further reinforced in two studies, which point to its functional capabilities as a prebiotic, metabolic manager and inflammation reducer with few if any side effects.
Demand for CBD still outstrips supply despite production expansion, hemp grower says
The supply of industrial hemp is ramping up quickly, as a company formed by growers in Kentucky reported $2 million in payments to farmers for the 2016 crop. But demand for CBD still far outstrips supply, a company officer said.
Beauty’s gastronomia trend: spotlight on honey
Gastronomia is a term in the beauty and personal care industry increasingly used to describe the intersection of food and beauty trends, and is particularly rising to prominence as part of the ongoing health and wellness focus.