Algae omega-3 & plant sterols seek EU approval
Canadian and Chinese suppliers have applied for algae omega-3 and plant sterol approval under ‘substantial equivalence’ EU novel food rules.
Archives for January 16, 2017
Citrus flavanones boost endothelial function and heart health
Polyphenols from citrus fruit may counter the detrimental effects of high fat meals on cardiovascular health, report scientists from the University of Reading and PepsiCo.
Indian gummy supplements supplier gets new US$1.5m investment
Hyderabad-based nutritional supplements maker Genmedic Healthcare Pvt Ltd received an investment boost from the ad-for-equity investment arm of media firm Bennett, Coleman and Company Ltd (BCCL), Brand Capital.
Kappa buys European distributor
Norwegian vitamin K specialist Kappa Bioscience has acquired its long-time European distributor, ppm.Ingredients KG (PPM) and boosted its offerings.
Probiotics and Alzheimer’s: Personalised nutrition tipped to become crucial area of treatment research
Modulation of gut microbiota through personalised diet or probiotic intervention will increasingly become a key focus for treating brain disorders including Alzheimer’s Disease, Chinese academics have concluded in a new review.
Cry baby: Infant tears reveal nutrient deficiencies
Tears have been suggested as a reliable indicator of health as researchers have found the nutrient profile of this biofluid to be similar to blood, which may enhance the speed of deficiency diagnoses.
Lotte’s probiotic chocolate success highlights functional potential in Japan
Functional chocolate is poised to contribute to market growth in Japan based on the success of Lotte’s Sweet Days chocolate, says market analyst Canadean.
Using national survey data, researchers examine Gingko biloba effects on the liver
Gingko biloba consumption did not cause any negative changes in biomarkers of liver function, a new study found.
Review offers ‘economic and environmentally friendly’ approaches to turn citrus-industry waste into nutrition ingredients
A lot of studies point to the rich amount of amino acids, minerals, flavonoids, and vitamins in semi-solid residue of citrus fruits, as well as the other byproducts of citrus fruit processing, according to researchers in Yeungnam University, South Korea.
BioGaia’s probiotic products to be launched in Thailand
BioGaia has signed an exclusive agreement with Abbott to commercialize its probiotic products in Thailand.
Vitamin B6 deficiency linked to cognitive decline: Study
Low vitamin B6 intake may contribute to cognitive decline in older adults, while other B vitamins do not show the same effects, according to a new follow-up study in Northern Ireland.
Rose hip supplements may increase energy expenditure, weight management
Daily supplements containing rose hip powder may prevent weight gain in lab mice, compared to mice eating a high fat diet only, says a new study from Sweden.
Crikey! Fruit fly flour beats crickets for cost, says Israeli start-up
Move over crickets and mealworms - Israeli start-up Flying Spark is farming and processing fruit fly powders and oils that are cheaper than other insect ingredients but with a similar nutritional and taste profile.