Cognitive health supplement firm strikes deal with GP clinics
Sinagpore-based supplement firm Senenscence has struck a deal with four GP clinics to stock its cognitive health products.
Archives for August 31, 2017
ChromaDex-Elysium fight highlights glitches in NDI and GRAS processes
The tussle between ChromaDex and Elysium Health highlights again the curious dance between a New Dietary Ingredient Notification and a GRAS affirmation as a way to bring ingredients to market.
Lallemand probiotics plants pass USP GMP audits
Canadian firm Lallemand Health Solutions, a major probiotics supplier, has announced successful GMP audits on two production facilities.
Hurricane Harvey: Industry steps up to provide aid during recovery
From donating nutritious, ready-to-eat meals and drinks to increasing pledged corporate donation amounts to partner charities, here are different ways industry players are contributing to Hurricane Harvey Relief efforts.
R&D
Olive oil enriched dark ‘chocolate’ has heart health pros, claims study
Researchers say commercial prospects for extra virgin olive oil enriched dark chocolate are strong after finding potential cardiovascular health benefits.
Vitamin D and calcium supplementation 'vital from birth': New Indian Paediatrics Academy guidelines
Children should receive vitamin D and calcium supplementation from birth, according to guidelines from the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP).
Flavour pairing with plant proteins: What’s best for your product?
Plant proteins such as hemp, brown rice and pea have complex taste profiles that work best with tailor-made flavours. But it's not always obvious that sulphur pairs well with strawberry...which is why it helps to have a flavourist on board to explain.
Diet guidelines should push raw veg over cooked, say researchers
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but the sweet spot for long-term health is “three to four portions” of fruit and veg a day, according to new research.
Could an altered microbiome predict Parkinson’s disease risk?
People with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) appear to have a different gut bacteria composition to healthy individuals, suggests a new study in Movement Disorders.