Protein sources matter: Meat vs nuts & seeds
Meat protein is linked to a substantially higher risk of death from heart disease, but protein from nuts and seeds are protective, find research published in the International Journal of Epidemiology.
Archives for April 12, 2018
Motivation for supplementation: What drives supplement use in pregnancy?
Supplementation provides ‘insurance’ against inadequate intakes from food, and is considered by many women as an ‘easier more reliable’ source of nutrients, a new focus group study suggests.
Evidence supports omega-3 supplements for sharper vision in children: Meta-analysis
Supplementing the diet of mothers and infants with omega-3 fatty acids may boost visual acuity and measures of both mental and psychomotor developmental, according to a new meta-analysis of 38 trials.
EFSA in radical transparency overhaul
In a radical revamp of its risk assessment process, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) could publish confidential data if deemed essential to protecting public health, according to draft rules aimed at boosting transparency and trust in science.
Baby boomers are the past and present of the nutraceuticals industry, millennials and Gen Z are the future
The needs of aging baby boomers is shaping the future of the nutraceutical industry, research done by Vitafoods Europe suggests, but the US market is telling a different story, according to co-founder and chief marketing officer of BrandHive, Jeff Hilton.
News in Brief
EC lower minimum protein content for follow-on formula
The European Commission has updated legislation concerning food for infants and young children, by ruling that the minimum protein content for follow-on formula be lowered to 1.6 g/100 kcal.
HI SOUTH EAST ASIA 2018
'Golden age' for supplements in South East Asia driving start-up boom
South East Asia has reached a 'golden age' where opportunities for start-ups in the functional food and supplement sectors abound, according to one industry expert.
Singapore stakes claim on first organic standard for produce grown by urban and indoor farming
Singapore has launched its first organic standard, which officials believe is possibly the world’s first organic standard for produce grown in urban and indoor conditions.
HI SOUTH EAST ASIA 2018
Herbal supplements in Indonesia: On-trend ingredients and pressing health concerns revealed
Indonesia's young population, buoyed by greater disposable income, are increasingly interested in herbal supplements for their preventative healthcare benefits, according to one industry expert.