Dupont probiotic shows modest effect on common cold nasal inflammation
A study using a DuPont probiotic strain showed a modest effect on the inflammatory response in the nose in response to an infection with a common cold virus.
Archives for May 16, 2017
Mazza Innovation: ‘We want to change the way bioactives are extracted’
Mazza Innovation is gaining increasing attention in dietary supplement circles, with its technology offering an environmentally friendly, solvent-free way of extracting compounds like polyphenols, alkaloids, glycosides, and specialty carbohydrates.
FDA moves to organize inspectors along lines of expertise
A move by newly confirmed FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb to reapportion FDA inspectors along lines of expertise has been welcomed as potentially improving the effectiveness of the inspection process.
Green tea consumption can lower rice-induced diabetes risk in women: Japanese study
New research from Japan has shown that drinking green tea can reduce the risk of diabetes caused by rice consumption among women.
One in three adolescents is obese, say WHO
Health promotion campaigns are failing to reduce obesity in adolescents, according to a report published by World Health Organization (WHO) today.
China's infant formula trends: Sales boom predicted with organic and premium brands leading the charge
China’s infant milk formula market is poised to boom in the next five years as a result of the new “two-child” policy, and tighter rules issued by regulators, analysts said today.
Supplement brands clamour to meet demand for health and convenience in Australia, NZ with NPD boom
Innovation is booming in Australia and New Zealand’s vitamins and dietary supplements sector with companies rolling out scores of new products over the past five years, according to new research.
Premama strikes $4.5m investment to tackle pill fatigue in prenatal category
A cash injection upwards of $4.5m will help propel Premama into the forefront of non-pill prenatal nutrition, says president and founder Dan Aziz.
Genetic study suggests vitamin D is not linked to asthma or dermatitis
Supplementation with vitamin D ‘is unlikely’ to reduce the risk of asthma, atopic dermatitis, or allergies, a new genetic study has found.
Antioxidant-rich grape powder protects brain from damage caused by high fat and high sugar diets: Study
Antioxidants from grape powder helped ease hyperglycaemia-related cognitive dysfunction in aged rats, a study discovered.
Thumbs down: EFSA panel rejects claims for joint functioning and sperm DNA damage
EFSA’s Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) has rejected two health claims dossiers claiming a link between curcumin and joint function and an extract for sperm DNA damage.
VITAFOODS 2017
Indulgence meets functionality: Glanbia Nutritionals introduces range of snacks
Caramel bars, chocolate shakes and popping candy were among the indulgent supplement delivery forms showcased by Glanbia Nutritionals at last week’s Vitafoods.