Maternal vitamin D may be vital to childhood development
Preventing vitamin D deficiencies in pregnant women might be important for ensuring normal development in children, say UK researchers.
Archives for July 25, 2017
Lutein levels linked to a more agile and ‘youthful’ brain: Study
A high intake of lutein appears to slow down cognitive decline, a US study suggests, as findings appear to support previous outcomes linking this nutrient to improved mental health.
Study on financial burden of supplements on low-income US households a ‘missed opportunity,’ say experts
Trade associations criticize a recent study on the ‘income burden’ dietary supplements place on US low-income households.
Cyanotech matches competitor in achieving halal certification
Cyanotech Corporation continues to move forward with the development of its astaxanthin production with the announcement of halal certification, even as the company has been beset with the aftereffects of a management changeover.
Five key market trends shaping the China supplement landscape for exporters
Chinese demand for supplements and natural products shows no sign of slowing, but would-be exporters need to be mindful of five key trends shaping the market today in order to secure business success.
Eating walnuts may boost good gut bacteria, suggests study
Walnut consumption may increase the amount of beneficial bacteria in the gut, according to a recent animal study published in The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry.
‘Breast milk-like’ formula may help babies sleep more and cry less, suggests study
Infants given formula milk containing high levels of SN-2 palmitate, sleep more and cry less than those given standard formula, reveals a study in Clinics in Mother and Child Health.
French people eat too much salt and not enough fibre: ANSES
The French population is consuming more processed foods, too much salt, and - “most importantly” - not enough fibre compared to ten years ago, according to a survey by the country’s food safety agency ANSES.
Bone metabolism in women of reproductive age affected by vitamin D deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency interferes with the bone metabolism of healthy women of childbearing age in Beijing, according to a study by Capital Medical University.
Singapore and South Australia unite to drive functional food innovation among SMEs
Singapore’s government enterprise body SPRING is joining forces with economic development agency Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA) to collaborate on functional food innovation.
Hypertension risk soars in ‘metabolically healthy’ overweight Chinese adults
Overweight or obese Chinese individuals — even those with a healthy metabolic phenotype — have a significantly increased risk of hypertension compared to those within the normal weight range.
Herbalife enters new era with probiotic launch featuring Ganeden's strain
Herbalife has announced a new probiotic product featuring Ganeden’s BC30 strain that will be marketed as an adjunct for its existing meal replacement shakes and wellness drinks.
Glucosamine supplements top seller among pet owners despite withdrawn AVMA recommendation, says Packaged Facts
For pets, digestive health and joint health supplements made up 13% each of all pet supplements bought in 2016, according to the latest data from Packaged Facts. Among joint health supplements, glucosamine was a regularly stocked item in the pet...