Unsafe levels of arsenic found in baby food products, research finds
Almost three-quarters of infant and baby foods containing rice exceed safe levels of arsenic defined by EU law.
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Polyphenol-rich extracts may improve physical performance during exercise: RCT
A polyphenol-rich combination of extracts from grape, pomegranate and green tea may boost power and performance during high-intensity, says a new study.
Indena and Hyris partner on portable genomic identification of botanicals
Italian botanical ingredient supplier Indena has agreed a strategic cooperation agreement with UK-based biotech Hyris for developing new methods for the genomic identification of botanical species.
Algatech gets organic certification for algae-derived astaxanthin
Israel-based Algatechnologies Ltd. has achieved National Organic Program (NOP) certification for its 100% organic Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae powder and astaxanthin oleoresin.
Dispatches from Experimental Biology 2017
Vitamin E tocotrienols may improve metabolitic profiles in older women
Dietary supplements containing vitamin E tocotrienols derived from annatto may lower inflammation and oxidative stress in older women with osteoporosis, says a new study.
Algalif gains novel food status for astaxanthin ingredient
Icelandic microalgae player Algalif says it has received novel food certification from the European Commission for its astaxanthin product.
EU fairy tales: Is botanical harmonisation ‘a waste of time’?
The European Commission is 'wasting the time' of the botanical industry by trying to fix a 'fairy tale' problem of harmonising European rules, according to the author of a book which criticises EU health claims legislation.
Dispatches from Experimental Biology 2017
Study supports spearmint extract’s anti-inflammatory potential: Neumentix data
The anti-inflammatory potential of Kemin’s Neumentix spearmint (Mentha spicata L.) extract may equal that observed for indomethacin, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), says data from a study with lab rats.
Evolva pens European distribution agreements Veri-te resveratrol
Swiss-based biotech Evolva has agreed new two-year distribution deals with Breko and Natural for its Veri-te brand of resveratrol, the firm said.
Common cold cure? Zinc lozenges cut illness duration by a third
Both zinc acetate and zinc gluconate lozenges are effective in shortening the duration of common colds, but zinc doses higher than 100mg don’t appear to provide an additional boost.