Alzheimer's linked to fat metabolism malfunction, research notes
The metabolism of omega-3 and omega-6 unsaturated fatty acids in the brain may be linked with the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
Archives for March 24, 2017
Meta-analysis supports probiotic yeast for managing symptoms of GI disorders
Supplements containing Lesaffre Human Care’s ibSium (Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3856) may improve gastrointestinal symptoms in people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
WHO praises France for ‘straightforward’ nutrition logo
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has praised France for officially backing a voluntary, front-of-pack nutrition logo that “clearly stood out as the most consumer-friendly scheme”.
Mannatech targets cognitive health supplement growth among Chinese students as key exams loom
Supplements firm Mannatech aims to boost sales growth for its cognitive support product by targetting Chinese students studying for two of the country’s major academic examinations – Zhongkao and Gaokao.
‘Climate change easier to tackle than diet change’
Combating climate change will be easier to achieve than improving global diets but both are interrelated, says a leading sustainability expert.
Four fundamental APAC nutrition and food trends shaping 2017…and our Food Vision Asia summit
Diabetes, the double burden of malnutrition, personalised nutrition and sustainability: these are four of the most pressing APAC food and nutrition trends, according to industry experts speaking at our Food Vision Asia 2017 summit.
EFSA to recommend daily intake values for added sugar by 2020
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) will publish a scientific opinion on how much sugar can be included in a healthy diet by 2020, it has confirmed.
Omega-3 canola oil supplier filing for regulatory approval in Australia, US and Canada
Omega-3 canola firm Nuseed has filed for regulatory approval in Australia, with submissions for Canada and the US set to be lodged later this month.
NutriScience InnovaTea natural caffeine, launches new L-Tyrosine and L-Leucine ingredients
NutriScience Innovations LLChas improved the purity of its proprietary and trademarked InnovaTea natural caffeine from tea and has also launched new vegetable origin L-Tyrosine & L-Leucine.
FDA issues GRAS no objection letter for Sweegen's Bestevia Reb-M - which starts with the leaf, then undergoes 'enzymatic conversion'
California-based SweeGen has received a GRAS no objections letter from the FDA for the use of its Bestevia branded Reb-M - manufactured from stevia leaf extracts converted to Reb M using enzymes – for use as a general purpose sweetener for food and...
Nutraceutical innovation around boosting or reducing nitric oxide
Industry interest in boosting nitric oxide, a potent vasodilator, has been increasing, with companies exploring the potential to boost levels for heart health or sports nutrition products.