Ethnicity not found to affect GI beverage response in Asia
The glycaemic response (GR) to beverages does not vary depending on Asian ethnicity, with Chinese, Indian and Malay displaying similar responses, a first of its kind study has established.
Archives for February 9, 2017
Nutritional upgrade: Changes to diet may address depression: Study
Tweaks to a diet’s nutritional make-up may provide an effective strategy for depression, says a study detailing extended benefits towards the management of associated disorders.
Açai pulp may improve antioxidant defenses, protect arteries
Supplementing the diet of healthy women with açai pulp (Euterpe oleracea Martius) may improve antioxidant defenses, decrease markers of oxidative stress, and help protect against the formation of plaques in arteries, Brazilian researchers report.
Ivan Wasserman wins 2017 Client Choice Healthcare & Life Sciences Award for DC
Ivan Wasserman, partner at Amin Talati Upadhye, has been awarded the 2017 Lexology Client Choice award for exemplary client service in the fields of Healthcare and Life Sciences in the District of Columbia.
Protein holds steady in 2017 but consumers become more sophisticated in their demands
Protein shows no sign of petering out in 2017 with many consumers still listing it as an “ideal attribute” for fortification across categories and an ever-growing list of sources from which manufacturers can choose, according to a product development firm.
Metals chemistry expertise sets its detox products apart, Quicksilver says
An in-depth understanding of metals chemistry and an advanced liposomal delivery system are what puts Quicksilver Scientific ahead in the detoxification field, an executive says.
How to identify ethical, high-quality manufacturers of dietary supplements
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The story of Gemini starts on Long Island, New York, three decades ago. Back then, Gemini was focused on manufacturing over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceuticals. As market trends changed and the family-run business passed from one generation to the next,...
Vitamin D linked to cholesterol levels & cardiovascular risk
Vitamin D deficiency may be associated with lower levels of HDL-cholesterol and higher ratio of total cholesterol to HDL, says a new study.
Dutch authorities make further warnings on 'illegal' slimming products
The Dutch Food Safety Authority (NVWA) has again warned consumers against using some brands of slimming products that have been found to contain potentially unsafe ingredients.
Dual pouch project helps child nutrition in South Africa
A functional food pilot in South African schools, using an innovative dual pouch system which allows students to mix water and food powder, has boosted attendance according to its organisers.
Aboriginal edible grubs: Forget dietary tastes, it’s the data that’s lacking
Even if people could be persuaded to ditch their Wagyu beef for a wood-boring grub, a lack of scientific information means, for now, traditional Aboriginal insects would be unlikely to become their new source of protein.
HIA sues the DEA: ‘Stop treating hemp as something illicit’
The Hemp Industries Association (HIA) has filed a motion to hold the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in contempt of court for disregarding a 2004 ruling that hemp fiber, stalk, sterilized seed and oil are specifically exempted from the definition...
Arla Foods Ingredients adds to whey hydrolysates portfolio
Arla Foods Ingredients has unveiled a new generation of whey hydrolysates for the mainstream sports nutrition market.
Food for Health Ireland improves information on milk proteins and peptides
While milk has been known as an ‘excellent source of proteins, calcium and vitamin D’ and therefore ‘good for your muscles and bones’ for many years, other attributes of milk for health enhancing activity have not been given the same focus.
China probe propels Usana stock price slide
Usana Health Sciences’ shares declined as the company reported disappointing earnings and announced an internal investigation of its business in mainland China.