CRN launches site to warn consumers about SARMs
The Council for Responsible Nutrition has launched an initiative to help educate consumers on the dangers of SARMs—illegal ingredients that have been appearing in sports nutrition products.
Archives for February 8, 2018
Lonza sets up VC fund for North American health and wellness startups
Swiss pharmaceutical and biotech firm Lonza announced a partnership with US-based Prolog Ventures to create a venture capital fund focusing on products that “maintain, protect, or preserve the health and well-being of people and companion animals.”
Valensa, Parry launch JV with Indian partner on phycocyanin development
Florida-based Valensa International and parent company EID Parry have announced a new joint venture to develop new ingredients and non-GMO certifications on existing algae products.
Significant percentage of consumers buy plant-based dairy alternatives because they think they are healthier, reveals Comax study
Why do consumers buy plant-based dairy alternatives? And what do they think formulators need to work on?
While flavor is still the most important attribute, consumer research from Comax Flavors reveals that a significant percentage of shoppers (36%) regularly consuming plant-based dairy alternatives cite health benefits as a key purchase driver, results...
Inflammation-causing diet linked to higher risk of colorectal cancer, suggests study
Men and women who consume pro-inflammatory diets are more likely to develop colorectal cancer (CRC), reports a recent study in JAMA Oncology.
Netherlands to set upper limits on supplement vitamin content
The Netherlands has sent notification to the EU that it intends to formalise maximum levels of the vitamins D, A and B6 allowed in food supplements.
EFSA ruling highlights high infant exposure to tea and herbal metabolite
The European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) has identified a potential concern for toddlers and their exposure to tropane alkaloids (TA) that are found in tea and herbal infusions.
Breastfeeding benefits extend to easing mother's hypertension
Breastfeeding’s benefits appear to extend beyond those for the infant as research indicates their mothers are less likely to suffer from hypertension after they reach menopause.
‘Probiotics are on the verge of exploding in China’: Recent conference shows vast potential of market in its infancy
Growth in probiotics is outstripping all other categories in dietary supplements in the US, but on the other side of the world the market is only now beginning to develop.
Niagen may prevent neurological damage, improve cognitive and physical function, says NIH mouse study
Nicotinamide riboside, a vitamin B3 derivative, may prevent neurological damage and improve cognitive and physical function in a new mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease, according to researchers at the National Institute on Aging (NIA) at the US National...
Chinese medicinal formula lowers inflammation in ulcerative colitis patients: Study
A new Chinese medicine intestine formula (CIF), combined with classical mesalazine, has been found to benefit ulcerative colitis (UC) patients, according to a Chinese study.
Deer velvet: How one New Zealand firm is tapping into modern-day demand for a traditional product
A New Zealand firm is exploring new delivery systems and applications for deer velvet, a popular TCM ingredient that is becoming increasingly sought-after as a supplement.
China silkworm-based snack scoops top innovation accolade ahead of official launch
China's first packaged-good insect-based snack food, which is yet to formerly launched on the market, has already scooped a leading innovation accolade.