WATCH: Vitamin firm Swisse Wellness' 2017 AFL commercial
Swisse Wellness has unveiled its 2017 Australian Football League (AFL) campaign, while also announcing four new player ambassadors.
Archives for April 12, 2017
Microbiome modification: High-fibre diet could cut diabetes risk
A fibre-rich diet encourages the production of a gut-derived metabolite that could protect against diabetes, a study suggests.
CHPA voices support for Supplement OWL label registry
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) is encouraging its member companies who market dietary supplements to submit their product labels to the Supplement OWL (Online Wellness Library) product label registry set to launch in April.
Supplement to offer structured introduction of potential food allergens into kids' diets
The increasing prevalence of food allergies is a challenge that has opened a business opportunity for California startup Before Brands.
Seaweed micro-encapsulations target sports nutrition and smoothie markets
A new micro-encapsulated seaweed ingredient will ‘open up a whole new avenue’ for Seaweed & Co as it targets smoothies and the sports nutrition market.
No evidence to link vitamin A supplementation with fewer baby deaths: Cochrane review
A new systematic review states there is no indication that vitamin A supplementation among babies at birth reduces mortality during the first six or 12 months of life.
PAS named official supplier for British and Irish Lions
Pro Athlete Supplementation (PAS) has been chosen as the official supplier of all performance nutrition products and hydration for the British and Irish Lions’ 2017 tour to New Zealand.
Nutritionists dispute relevance of sugar levels in chocolate spreads following report
Chocolate spreads and jams contain huge amounts of sugar, with two slices of bread containing the entire maximum daily intake - but some experts have questioned whether the quantities eaten are large enough to contribute to obesity
OPINION: How probiotics research is taking us to the next level of understanding
While clinicians are increasingly aware of the evidence behind specific probiotic strains for a variety of conditions, restoring balance to a microbiome disrupted by diet, medications or illness often remains an area of confusion, writes Health World...
Special Edition: Omega-3s
While omega-3 industry tries to hold line on sustainability, consumers seem unconcerned
Industry experts maintain that the marine sources of omega-3s continue to be well managed and supplies remain adequate, despite questions that are raised periodically by some observers. But whatever direction the sustainability tug of war might take, the...
LifeScienceRisk develops Prop 65 insurance coverage for supplements industry
LifeScienceRisk (LSR), in collaboration with the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), has announced a California Proposition 65 (Prop 65) coverage for the herbal product and dietary supplement industries.
Netherlands issues new vitamin K guidelines for breast-fed infants
Injections of vitamin K for breast-fed infants could help prevent complications that are currently associated with oral dosing, say new Dutch guidelines.
Naturex looks for partners to develop natural colours and preservatives
Botanical extract supplier Naturex is looking for partners – both technical and commercial – to work together to develop natural solutions for red, green and blue colours and preservatives.