Yakult begins work on sixth China factory
Yakult is to begin construction of its sixth plant in China to increase production of its probiotic milk drinks.
Archives for July 24, 2017
High-beta-glucan barley aids weight loss and fat reduction: Japan RCT
Barley high in beta-glucan can reduce visceral fat, as well as body weight, BMI and waist circumference, according to a new Japanese trial.
Study opens possibility of using algae to manage inflammation via the microbiome
Algal solution: Could Spirulina modify the microbiome to protect against age-related damage?
Spirulina might help protect against age-related liver inflammation by modifying pathways in the microbiome, say researchers.
Manufacturer Nutrivo to expand facility by 100,000 square feet
Supplement manufacturer Nutrivo is adding 100,000 square feet to its Chicago-area facility, doubling its size to 230,000 square feet.
Pharmavite appoints Jeff Boutelle as new CEO
US manufacturer Pharmavite LLC, announced Jeff Boutelle as its new Chief Executive Officer and board member, effective August 7. Noriko Tojo, Pharmavite's current CEO will continue to serve as chair of Pharmavite's board and CEO of Otsuka Medical Devices.
Biosearch Life’s mastitis remedy another casualty of EFSA’s probiotic rejection list
Regulatory authorities have rejected Biosearch Life’s health claim relating to its probiotic strain and its role in decreasing Staphylococcus load in breast milk, which is a risk factor for infectious mastitis.
Western diet increases colorectal cancer risk in Japanese women: Cohort study
Consumption of a Western diet increased the risk of colon and distal cancer among women in Japan, a large population-based cohort study has found.
Warning letters take note of herbal nomenclature, expert says
Making a mistake on an ingredient name can result in a specific call out on a warning letter, an expert cautions.
Two Chinese supplements found to contain undeclared substances: Australian regulator
Australian regulator the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) says two supposedly herbal supplements have been found to contain undeclared substances, and has urged consumers not to take them.
Food-based iodine during pregnancy important for child brain development
Low levels of maternal iodine may be linked to reduced brain development at age three, a new study has suggested.
Study on calls to poison control centers overstates risk, experts say
A study that found a rising tide of reports to poison control centers about dietary supplement exposures reaches some faulty conclusions, say experts familiar with adverse event reporting.