Why outdated regulations risk thwarting Indonesia’s supplements growth: Botanical supplier
Growth in the health supplements space is being "slowed down" by outdated regulations in Indonesia, with industry players clamouring for new rules.
Archives for April 25, 2017
FDA sends out 14 warning letters in sweep on cancer claims
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has sent warning letters to 14 companies this week about marketing products for illegal cancer claims.
More members of Congress understand supplements, CRN finds in its meetings with lawmakers
The word about the safety and efficacy of dietary supplements seems to be getting out, if the attitudes of freshman legislators in Washington DC is any measure.
Belgium proposes legal changes on self-checking and food supplements
Legislative changes in Belgium's General Food Law Act could see changes to existing rules on the maximum levels for various nutrients, while for some nutrients the maximum levels could be removed entirely.
Valuable protection: Is the variety of gut bacteria more important than immune system in newborns?
A wide variety of gut bacteria may provide more protection against newborn infections than previously thought, say researchers who suggests the diversity of bacteria rather than the age of the immune system is key to protection from infection.
Dispatches from Experimental Biology 2017
US pregnant women falling short of omega-3 intake recommendations
Many pregnant women in the US are consuming significantly lower EPA and DHA omega-3s than recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, according to a new analysis.
Dispatches from Experimental Biology 2017
Broccoli may beneficially affect microbiota diversity: Study
Consuming broccoli may change the diversity and composition of the microbiota in the gastrointestinal tract, says a new study.
Human data backs FMT to improve brain functions and reduce healthcare burden
Faecal microbiota transplants (FMT) could significantly reduce hospitalisations and improve signs of cognitive impairment caused by severe liver disease, new human data suggests.
Vitamin D blunts negative impact of statins in diabetes patients post-exercise: RCT
Vitamin D supplementation for patients with type 2 diabetes improves cardiorespiratory fitness and muscle mitochondria among those who are taking statins, a new RCT reveals
€220m EU investment injection for Mediterranean food projects
The EU will invest €220 million in water and food projects in the Mediterranean area as part of the PRIMA programme.
Food and drink drives ‘good start’ for Novozymes
Enzymes and food biotechnology giant Novozymes saw a 3% growth in sales in the first quarter of 2017, driven by strong performances in Food & Beverages and Bioenergy.
FOOD VISION ASIA 2017
Algae and insects: How to feed 9bn people a nutritious diet by 2050
Algae can become the world’s first ‘real superfoood’ and, along with edible insect products, help feed the growing global population in a more sustainable and nutritious fashion.
FOOD VISION ASIA
Diabetes in Asia: Food and nutrition industry action an economic and social imperative
Asia’s food and nutrition companies risk turning their backs on a vast potential market if they fail to innovate and reformulate to provide products to help fight the war on diabetes.
Ingredion clinical trial shows blood sugar lowering potential of Versafibe ingredient
Researchers baked cookies using Versafibe 1490, a branded resistant starch by Ingredion, and another batch without it. Then they had 28 healthy participants eat either one cookie to compare Versafibe’s effect on postprandial blood glucose levels, and...