Folic acid could cut childhood leukaemia risk
Maternal folic acid consumption prior to, and during, pregnancy may reduce risk of childhood leukaemia, according to a recent literature review.
Archives for June 19, 2017
Ganeden bets on inactivated probiotic ingredient for new applications
Probiotic giant Ganeden says its new immune ingredient looks to take the benefits of its validated strain into categories and areas that probiotics cannot be used.
Cinnamon’s potential anti-obesity benefits underlined by new study
Cinnamon polyphenol can help tackle obesity and manage hyperglycaemia and hyperlipidaemia, a new study on rats which were fed a high-fat diet reveals.
New index reveals impact of ethnicity and socioeconomic status on diet quality in New Zealand
A new Healthy Dietary Habits Index (HDHI) could help adults in New Zealand properly assess the quality of their diets, according to a recent study, which also highlighted the impact of ethnicity on nutritional status.
Prebiotics promote satiety, but it's hard to make the claim, expert says
Satiety is one of the best-supported effects of prebiotic supplementation, an expert says. But translating that into claims can be tricky.
Study highlights increase in use of high-dose vitamin D supplements
Consumer use of dietary supplements delivering vitamin D doses up to 4,000 IU – almost seven times the current recommended daily amount of 600 IU – says a new study published in JAMA.
Nutraceuticals in India could soon become more expensive under GST drive
Food supplements and nutraceuticals in India could become significantly more costly after 1 July because they face being subjected to a 28% general sales tax (GST) rate.
NPA petitions FDA to shelve new nutrition, supplement facts labeling rule
Citing the Trump Administration’s policy to severely cut new and pending regulations, the National Products Association (NPA) petitioned the FDA to shelve the Obama-era proposed Nutrition and Supplement Facts labeling, calling it ‘poorly-written, rushed,...
'Lidvolution' gives Sunwarrior competitive edge in crowded protein powder category
Three years after Sunwarrior set its protein powder apart from the competition by switching to a smaller, easier to grab and store square tub, it continues to lead the category in innovative packaging with a new collapsible scoop that clicks inside a...
NSF International voices support for Supplement OWL
The Supplement OWL will be a “valuable tool for regulators, retailers and consumers”, said Lori Bestervelt, executive VP and chief technical officer of NSF International, following her organization’s endorsement of the initiative.
Supplements in Singapore: What’s hot and what’s not as sales rise in the City State
Supplements sales in Singapore rose 4% to $574m by the end of last year, amid growing health concerns and increasing consumer spending.
Review links microbiome makeup to autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) symptoms could be reduced by altering gut bacteria makeup, according to a review of more than 150 papers.
Stevia toxicity: New tests support high dose functional food and supplement use beyond sweetness
The ethanolic extract from stevia rebaudiana bertoni has been claimed to be safe for human consumption at 300 times the recommended daily dose, opening up considerable functional food and nutraceutical opportunities beyond its traditional sweetening...
New sports brand builds on branded ingredient foundation
A commitment to using science-backed, branded ingredients is the cornerstone of the new sports nutrition brand Innov8 Nutraceuticals, one of the founders said.