BCAA bioavailability may increase with plasma treatment, study suggests
A New York start-up specializing in treating protein with plasma to increase its bioavailability announced positive results from a study using the technology for BCAA.
Archives for June 27, 2018
ACI Dietary Supplements Regulatory Forum: A ‘new’ FTC, changing Supplements Facts panels, and navigating retailer demands
What should the dietary supplement industry keep in mind in the current political and regulatory landscape? And what are some common legal pitfalls? To find out, NutraIngredients-USA went to the Sixth Annual Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on...
The ACI Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Dietary Supplements, June 19 & 20
The dietary supplement industry has morphed into something much bigger, industry expert argues
“We are no longer the dietary supplement industry,” said Scott Bass, partner and head of global life sciences at Sidley Austin LLP, during his opening remarks as co-chair of ACI’s Sixth Annual Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on Dietary Supplements...
Astaxanthin, the ‘perfect summer supplement’? Study indicates skin protection effects
A new study analyzing the protective role astaxanthin plays in UV-induced skin deterioration found that it may have innate skin protection benefits against direct UV radiation damage.
Cannabis research effort will provide baseline data for CBD products, exec says
A new research partnership between Canadian CRO Nutrasource and a Florida medical clinic will aid the formulators of CBD products by providing baseline data that at the moment is lacking, an executive said.
Healthy Ageing APAC Summit 2018
WATCH: Why Asian nations have the potential to be the global leaders for reformulation
Far from following in the footsteps of Europe and the US, the Asia-Pacific region has the potential to be the global leader for food reformulation, in order to create healthier projects for its growing, and rapidly ageing, populations.
Probiotic dietary supplements could slow down bone loss in elderly: Study
The use of probiotics in maintaining good bone health is an intriguing possibility for the future after researchers point to their use in elderly women, which resulted in a 50% reduction in age-related bone loss.
UK scientists awarded World Food Prize for malnutrition awareness efforts
Two 'nutrition champions', whose work in bringing maternal and child undernutrition to the forefront of dialogue at national and international levels, are awarded this year’s World Food Prize.
Healthy Ageing APAC Summit 2018
Make pleasure a priority: DuPont expert reveals how industry can help prolong seniors' healthy years
Seniors in APAC have redefined ageing, and industry must adapt to this change or risk alienating its largest and most affluent group of consumers, according to DuPont's ASEAN marketing leader, Michelle Lee.
Nestlé- and Wyeth-backed research highlights three useful questionnaires for infant nutrition
A Filipino pilot study has highlighted three questionnaires that may be useful for measuring infants' health-related quality of life.
Strategies for success: How food and nutrition firms can reap the rewards of China's $125bn cross-border e-commerce market
China's cross-border e-commerce or haitao purchases are set to reach US$125bn, but it appears food and nutrition firms need to develop more comprehensive strategies in order to overcome inherent market challenges.
Probiotic preparation potentially useful against immuno-inflammatory disorders: Indian study
The consumption of a specific probiotic preparation could help to fight immuno-inflammatory disorders, say researchers in India.