New research backs pine bark extract’s blood circulation benefits
Results from a six-year study involving 815 individuals suggest that supplementation of French maritime pine bark extract may improve blood circulation.
Archives for October 3, 2018
Introducing the NutraIngredients Omega-3 Summit: GOED-backed event to take place in Singapore
NutraIngredients, backed by trade association Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED), is to hold its inaugural Omega-3 summit in February 2019 in Singapore, with a host of top speakers already on board.
FI Asia 2018
Can functional beverages provide a shot in the arm for Indonesia's sluggish soft drinks market?
New product development for functional drinks, coupled with innovations at the economy end of the market, could help Indonesia's soft drinks market bounce back from a recent slump in growth.
Sabinsa’s LactoSpore probiotic strain linked to cholesterol-lowering activity
Results from a recently published study suggest that supplementation of the probiotic strain LactoSpore may help manage high cholesterol levels and reduce incidence of coronary heart disease.
Taxonomy, FSMA & Brazil to be discussed at IPA’s DC Workshop
The International Probiotics Association will host its third IPA DC Workshop with a more international flavor to previous years. The event is held in conjunction with the US Pharmacopeia.
Editor's Spotlight
Renowned herbal pharmacy in Oakland, CA, grows into Traditional Chinese Medicine empire
The storefront of Draline Tong in Oakland, CA, has been a staple in the city's Chinatown since 1979. Today, it's much more than a pharmacy.
Review identifies potential modes of action for omega-3s and anxiety
A review conducted by researchers in New York uncovered six potential modes of action for how omega-3s might alleviate symptoms of anxiety. But the researchers found lots of nits to pick with the research, too, and made recommendations for future studies...
Extracting the health-promoting properties of Mediterranean diet botanicals
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Higher intake of plant-based foods promotes health. Euromed technologies transform Mediterranean botanicals into standardized extracts, complementing the Mediterranean diet health benefits
How to cash-in on customer reviews
Sports nutrition manufacturers must reformulate, not over-populate, as products are missing the mark, according new online review insight.
Editor’s Spotlight: Personalised nutrition in focus
Connecting the dots: Data considerations in personalised nutrition commercialisation
Despite the progress made in personalised nutrition (PN) and the development of services offered to the consumer, the sector is still considered in its infancy with a number of issues, primarily privacy and regulatory, which need to be clarified in order...
Italy uncouples from Belgium and France to plot new Belfrit direction
Italy has published a decree clarifying herbal substances and preparation use in food supplements updating last year’s consolidated list submitted to the European commission (EC), which combined the Italian and Belfrit list.
High salt intake linked to development of impaired kidney function: Japanese study
The higher the salt intake, the higher the risk of developing kidney impairment, according to a group of Japanese researchers.
Pakistan authority signals restart of tough infant formula sanctions amid confusion over enforcement dates
The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has said it has restarted its action plan against infant formula firms that violate local regulations, ahead of the date previously communicated to industry representatives.
New studies on strains and delivery systems needed to assess probiotics usefulness for ulcerative colitis patients
There is insufficient evidence as to the efficacy of probiotics on ulcerative colitis (UC) patients, and future studies should test different strains and delivery methods, according to a study led by Japan's Keio University.
Tradition taking on malnutrition: Indian region reintroduces cultivation of traditional crop
The Agriculture Department of Odisha, India, has rolled out a programme to promote the cultivation of mandia (finger millet) as part of its efforts to fight malnutrition among tribal peoples in the state — especially women and children.