Daily calcium intake for Japanese women should be increased to 600mg: Review
Most Japanese women are not getting enough calcium and vitamin D, increasing the risks of osteoporotic fractures and other diseases, states a new review.
Archives for February 6, 2017
Bulletin highlights vegetable oil adulteration issues for saw palmetto extracts
Low-cost vegetable oils are being used as adulterants for saw palmetto extracts, explains the latest Botanical Adulterants Bulletin from the ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Program.
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Döhler Cactus Pear-Kiwi functional gummie equivalent to one-and-a-half cups of espresso
Döhler has launched a range of gummies and jellies based on 100% ingredients from fruit such as pectin from apple, juice concentrate, and fruit sugars instead of sucrose or glucose syrup.
Glanbia strengthens performance nutrition offering with €181 million double deal
Dairy and nutritional ingredients firm Glanbia has confirmed two strategic acquisitions that will enhance its performance nutrition division by bringing a greater focus on plant-based foods and direct-to-consumer sales.
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Last chance saloon: NutraIngredients Awards 2017 deadline extended
The submission deadline for the NutraIngredients Awards 2017 has been extended until Wednesday 8th February due to high demand. There is still time to submit your products, research and services to of one the 13 categories.
Olive extract shows modest arterial stiffness benefit in study
A study on a standardized olive fruit extract shows promise for consumers at risk of arterial stiffness, as measured by a reduction in triglycerides. The extract showed less effect when measured with a vascular index.
‘Substantial evidence’ that DHA has a favourable effect on liver disease treatment: Meta-analysis
New meta-analysis from China “provides substantial evidence” that n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) supplementation, especially DHA, can play a positive role in the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
Supplement sales buoy Natural Grocers during revenue slowdown
Sales of dietary supplements was a bright spot for Natural Grocers in what was otherwise a disappointing earnings report.
‘Toxic side effects’ and ‘weak regulation’? Not for supplements made in Australia insists trade body
Trade body Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA) has insisted consumers can have full confidence in products purchased in Australia after a new review claimed it was a 'misperception' that herbal medicines are safe.
Fibre supplements cut cholesterol, glucose, in 12-month study
Novel fibre supplement PolyGlycopleX (PGX) can help lower cholesterol, insulin and glucose levels, with slightly superior results to psyllium, according to a 12-month study on overweight or obese adults.
New capsaicinoid ingredient Encapcin enters US market, targets sports nutrition category
The ingredient, manufactured in Bangalore, India, is designed for the management of a healthy lipid profile and weight management when paired with exercise.