Vitamin E deficiency may lead to increased colorectal cancer risk: Chinese meta-analysis
Vitamin E deficiency might be linked to an increased risk of colorectal cancer, according to a Chinese systematic review and meta-analysis.
Archives for August 27, 2017
Medical food category continues to develop with Fiber Choice acquisition
Caret Pharma, subsidiary of a company that focuses on medical foods for intestinal conditions, announced that it will acquire Fiber Choice, a line of fiber supplements.
Yoba-For-Life leads the way for ‘generic’ probiotics for health & wealth in Africa
Small probiotic yogurt businesses are springing up across Eastern Africa and having a big impact on local populations, boosting health and wealth for hundreds of thousands. How are they doing it?
Study: Vitamin E supplementation may decrease muscle injury
Can oral ingestion of vitamin E help reduce muscle fiber damage? Yes, according to a group of researchers in Brazil… in mice at least.
NutraIngredients-Asia state of the industry survey part 3: E-commerce and online marketing two of the top trends for APAC firms
The ever-growing importance of e-commerce sales for supplements in APAC was underlined in our first state of the industry survey, with almost 70% of respondents believing the channel will ultimately become as important as brick-and-mortar retail.
SupplySide West 2017 in Las Vegas, Sept. 25-29
Probiotic maker Lallemand highlights strains, formulations for children and teenagers
Quebec-based probiotic maker Lallemand will announce a new range of probiotics designed for children and teenagers at the upcoming SupplySide West show in Las Vegas, September 26 to 29.
Role for cranberry seen in oral health for seniors
The biofilm-fighting property of cranberry could play a key role in improving oral health for seniors in nursing homes, according to a dental expert who has studied the problem.
Fermented functional food, Xeniji, increases immunity: Malaysian mouse study
Xeniji, a functional food comprising a variety of fermented ingredients, can boost antioxidant levels and immunity, according to a Malaysian mouse study.
Heard of tiger nuts? They're the next superfood ingredient for plant milks and gluten-free baking, says Nordic Chufa
Tiger nuts are the original ancient super food, packing a nutritional punch and ideal for plant-based milks and gluten-free baking. Danish company Nordic Chufa is on a mission to make them mainstream.