Vitamin D deficiency linked to respiratory infections in Indian children, new data reveals
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increased risk of respiratory infections among Indian children aged six to 30 months, a new trial has found.
Archives for June 7, 2017
Prenatal malnutrition and postnatal health: How diet can affect hypertension risk
Prenatal exposure to malnutrition can lead to diseases such as hypertension in adulthood, but the effects can be reduced or even reversed in postnatal life, according to a Chinese study.
Frutarom: Our focus in the USA is our branded ingredients
Frutarom Health is eyeing growth in the US market, with its branded ingredients leading the way, supported by proprietary science.
NPA elects new board of directors
The Natural Products Association (NPA) today announced the elected new Board of Directors at The Big Natural, the association’s official event being held this week in Las Vegas, NV.
Omega-3 may shorten hospital stay in heart surgery patients
Supplementing open-heart surgery patients with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids could reduce time spent in hospital and lower risk of complications.
Roquette to invest €40m in French pea protein plant
Roquette will invest €40 million to increase the capacity of its Northern France pea processing site in Vic-sur-Aisne in a bid to meet growing global demand for plant-based protein.
Magnesium supplements show potential anti-inflammatory effects: Meta-analysis
Dietary supplementation with magnesium may reduce levels of inflammatory biomarkers, says a new meta-analysis pooling data from 11 studies.
NPA announces award winners of 24th Annual Awards
Senator Orrin Hatch, Roxanne Green, the Haddow brothers, and Nutrition 21’s Nitrosigine ingredient are this year’s winners of the Annual NPA Awards.
Valensa International gets US patent for eye health formula
The US Patent and Trademark Office has granted a patent to Florida-based Valensa International covering its commercial its EyePro MD formula.
Nutritional Armor: US Army explores boosting omega-3 levels with food and supplements
Replacing omega-6 foods and ingredients on US military garrison menus with products with increased omega-3 contents may boost the omega-3 profile of soldiers, says a new study exploring the practicality of such an approach.
Lycored gains EU patent for skincare supplements
A European patent has been granted to Lycored for its carotenoid-based skincare compositions, the company confirmed.
Functional foods gain traction as alternative to OTC digestive remedies
At the crossroad of Americans’ increasingly sedentary work- and lifestyles and their demand for decadent food is a growing need for digestive remedies and an opportunity for supplements and fortified foods to edge out over-the-counter treatments that...