‘Green tea’ EGCG supplement backed for gestational diabetes: RCT data
Supplementation with the green tea compound epigallocatechin 3-gallate (EGCG) could improve gestational diabetes outcomes in both mothers and new-born infants, new data suggests.
Archives for May 1, 2017
Blackmores' profits slump again with hopes now pinned on new Vietnam and China strategies
Blackmores is continuing to suffer from a slump in Australian sales to ‘daigou’ buyers, with overall net profits dropping by 42.8% year-on-year, according to figures for the first nine months of its financial year.
After long voyage, Blue Ocean's shrimp oil omega-3s finally on retail shelves
Blue Ocean Nutrasciences, after years of fits and starts, has finally landed on retail shelves with a line of omega-3 ingredients based on its proprietary shrimp oil.
General Mills seeks to patent high-protein oat variety
General Mills is seeking to patent a new oat variety with more than double the protein of standard cultivated varieties and a more stable fatty acid profile, making the oats less prone to oxidation.
Potato-derived resistant starch shows prebiotic benefits for the elderly
A resistant starch derived from potato (Solanum tuberosum) increased the abundance of several species of healthy Bifidobacteria in elderly people, showing the ingredient meets the criteria as a prebiotic, says a new study.
Healthy Profits: Boosting food sales by tailoring the store shopper experience
Small and low cost in-store changes have been shown to increase sales of healthy food, finds a new paper that aims boost sales of produce including fish, fruit and vegetables.
Dispatches from Experimental Biology 2017
Anthocyanin-prebiotic blend shows gut health benefits for obese: Nu Skin study
A combination of anthocyanins and prebiotics may improve the composition of the gut microflora and reduce bloating and abdominal pain in obese adults, according to data presented at Experimental Biology 2017.
Food Vision Asia 2017
Getting in the swing: Brands must get to grips with ‘echo chambers’
Food and beverage companies must engage more with “swing-trusters” at a time when confidence in companies and institutions is plummeting.
Food insecurity’s mental toll extends beyond nutritional impact
The uncertainty of where a next meal is coming from is enough to bring about long-term changes to mental health, a global study has determined.
Cinnamic acid and diabetes: Clinical studies needed to assess bioavailability concerns
Cinnamic acid’s potential for diabetes management has been highlighted in a new review, but concerns over bioavailability are still hindering its use in nutraceuticals.
Taiyo gets Non-GMO certification on Suntheanine ingredient in effort to boost transparency
The pressure to obtain Non-GMO Project Verified status continues to induce dietary supplement suppliers to seek the certification, with one of the latest being Taiyo on its Suntheanine ingredient.
Phoenix Formulations joins UNPA as an Executive Member
Phoenix Formulations, a custom contract manufacturer of dietary and nutritional supplements, has joined the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) as an Executive Member.
Deerland Enzymes & Probiotics earns Non-GMO Project verification for 2 ingredients
Georgia-based Deerland Enzymes & Probiotics has achieved Non-GMO Project verification for its branded probiotic, DE111, as well as the company's branded prebiotic, PreforPro.