Sheep milk has untapped functional food potential: Review
Sheep milk has significant but neglected potential for use in functional foods, according to a new review, which highlights its suitability for use in probiotic and prebiotic applications.
Archives for February 21, 2017
Chinese investment in supplements expected to continue: NCN
The US investment community has only a limited interest in investing in or acquiring dietary supplement brands, but interest in the sector from Chinese investors is expected to continue, says Nutrition Capital Network.
One-in-five Indonesian homes experiences malnutrition double-burden: Jakarta the hotspot
More than 20% of Indonesian homes are thought to experience the double burden of malnutrition – both undernutrition and overweight/obesity – with households of a higher socioeconomic status most at risk.
Early, comprehensive legal review cuts costs, saves downstream problems, experts say
Getting a law firm involved early and often is the best way to get full value from your legal consulting expenditures, experts say.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM PROBIOTA 2017 IN BERLIN
All mouth and some action: Oral probiotics still in infancy but promise is there
The emergence of probiotics in oral health has led to an acceleration of research into these friendly bacteria as a potential functional ingredient in gum and mints.
Six Japan food, nutrition and consumer trends set to shape 2017
We pinpoint six of the must-know food, nutrition and consumer trends taking shape in Japan, from superfoods to sports nutrition, ahead of one of the country's biggest trade shows, FoodEx Japan, which takes place next month.
Can vitamin D make you stronger? Study makes a case
Identifying specific forms of vitamin D has enabled scientists to suggest that increased levels of active vitamin D can help to optimise muscle strength.
European supplements brand aims to take bigger bite out of Asian weight loss market
Spanish firm Reig Jofre’s nutritional supplements line Forte Pharma is looking towards South East Asia for expansion, after establishing a firm foothold in Hong Kong and Macau.
Organic & Natural Health launches omega-3 field study
The Organic and Natural Health Association has launched a consumer education campaign to encourage consumers to test their omega-3 levels to identify supplementation needs, following on from the success of its “Power of D” campaign.
GAO argues again that the US should unite the 19 agencies that oversee food safety under one system
Citing an uptick in multi-state foodborne illness outbreaks and their high cost to consumers and manufacturers alike, the Government Accountability Office reiterates its 40-year argument for a single, unified food safety system – this time under the...
Sports supplement seller bets on non-GMO veggie soft gels
Sports Research, a California-based supplement brand holder, has taken a big step toward differentiating its product line with the introduction of what it says is the first vegan, non-GMO gel caps.
Omega-3 and chemotherapy: Supplementation reduces stomatitis and diarrhoea in cancer patients
Omega-3 supplementation helped lessen chemotherapy-induced mucosal toxicities such as stomatitis and diarrhoea, and provided liver protection for oesophageal cancer patients, revealed a Japanese study.