Vitamin D: Good for the heart or not?
A controversy remains over the links between vitamin D and heart disease, according to a new review.
Archives for July 10, 2017
Italy set to put Belfrit into law with final botanicals list and degree
Italy has published a final decree which could bring a consolidated ‘Belfrit list’ into full European law as early as this autumn.
Study finds macular carotenoids beneficial in ameliorating effects of blue light exposure
A recent study using OmniActive’s Lutemax 2020 ingredient showed marked beneficial effects in helping to ameliorate the effects of long term blue light exposure.
DayTwo open for business as science expands and investment secured
Personalized health player DayTwo has announced a new study deepening our understanding of how the microbiome can influence glycemic response.
Microbial fermentation could offer cost effective production method for anthocyanins, say researchers
Microbes can convert sugar into the red anthocyanin pigments found in fruits via a fermentation process that – when perfected – could prove to be much more efficient than extracting commercial quantities of these pigments from plants, claim researchers.
Process that treats whey with gas plasma boosts bioefficiency, developers claim
The differentiation of whey proteins continues with a new offering that claims greater bioefficiency.
Vitamin D supplementation 'essential' for Chinese osteoporosis patients in South East Asia: Study
One in four Chinese women with post-menopausal osteoporosis (PMO) living in the tropics are vitamin D-deficient, a Malaysian study has reported.
Cuban sugarcane ingredient gaining traction in Korea for weight, heart and anti-ageing benefits
A series of Korean studies have discovered the potential of a Cuban ingredient in helping to minimise the risk of a range of health concerns, including heart problems.
Nestlé Health Science links with Enterome for new microbiome partnership
A joint venture between microbiome-focused Enterome and Nestlé Health Science will focus on the discovery and commercialisation of innovative diagnostics for a variety of microbiome-related diseases.
Ingredients’ carbon footprint in the spotlight: DSM touts its Vitamin E’s credentials
With sustainability now demanded right through the supply chain, ingredients manufacturers are becoming increasingly quick to herald their portfolios’ green credentials.
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WATCH: Probiotics in China — ‘The market is set to explode’
The probiotics sector is forecast to soar by 23% in China to 2020 and even greater long-term growth beckons if the industry unites to better educate consumers and regulators.
UAE officials move to ban health risk 'fake herbal supplements'
Health officials in the United Arab Emirates have moved to clamp down on 11 'dangerous' supplements, which they say pose a serious health risk to the public.
Australian regulator to take sole control of supplements advertising complaints regime
Australian regulator the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) will become the sole overseer of complaints about supplement advertising from next year.
Protein intake above recommended level may benefit bone health, says study
Though protein is popular among consumers as a nutrient for muscles, researchers at George Mason University review existing literature on its benefit for the bones and hip fracture prevention. They found that consuming more than recommended dietary...
Enhanced vitamin A banana fruit a 'world first' say Australian academics
Australian researchers have created the world's first golden orange-fleshed banana, which is rich in pro-vitamin A and will help tackle micronutrient deficiency in Uganda.