Mood support one way plant-based diets help type 2 diabetes sufferers, study finds
Mood support is one of the mechanisms by which a plant based diet can help suffers of type 2 diabetes, a new meta analysis has found.
Archives for November 6, 2018
New trend in saw palmetto adulteration forces BAPP to update bulletin
A disturbing new trend in saw palmetto adultertion has spurred the Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program to issue a revised bulletin on the botanical.
Supplement trade associations warn retailers to not sell products with phenibut
Four trade associations have sent out warnings to the public regarding ‘phenibut,’ which they say is a dangerous substance illegally posing as a dietary supplement.
Top FDA official: ‘Anyone who thinks CBD is lawful is mistaken’
“Just because we haven’t taken enforcement action people seem to think it [CBD] is OK,” said Steven Tave, director of the FDA’s Office of Dietary Supplement Programs, at a recent industry conference. “Anyone who thinks it is lawful is mistaken.”
NutraIngredients speaks to nutritionist to find out what deficiencies people are risking when following on-trend diets, and what they must do to stay healthy.
Trendy diets lead to dangerous disorders, warns nutritionist
Trendy diets touted on social media are leading people to have serious nutritional deficiencies and irreversible illnesses, a nutritionist has warned.
Italy serves notice of plans to set maximum THC levels in supplements
Italy’s Ministry of Health has notified the European Commission (EC) of its intention to set maximum levels of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) in food supplements.
Danone and Nestlé commit to UK infant formula Code of Practice
Infant formula milk manufacturers in the UK have signed up to a new Code of Practice designed to encourage responsible marketing and transparency as well as issues on product quality and safety.
Lactoferrin supplementation may be necessary for premature infants: Chinese review
Supplementation with lactoferrin may help to minimise the incidence of necrotising entereocolitis (NEC) and late-onset sepsis (LOS) in premature infants, with no adverse effects, say researchers in China.
Japan Focus: Anti-allergy ice pop and probiotic potential in our country round-up
In our latest review of the major industry developments in Japan, we look at a yoghurt ice pop that claimes to ease hay fever symptoms, and Morishita Jintan's probiotic expansion.
Revealed: How under-utilised Malaysian crops could help combat the 'collapse of global nutrition'
Scientists in Malaysia are looking to replace the world's Big Four crops with under-utilised options to help solve global food security issues, especially in Asia.
Probiota Asia 2018
WATCH — 'A daunting task': IPA chief on the challenges of commercialising a global probiotic product
Companies seeking to commercialise a probiotic product across the globe face a 'daunting task', which is why trade association the International Probitics Association (IPA) is vowing not to let up in its efforts to achieve a more consistent global...
NutraIngredients Omega-3 Summit: Global EPA and DHA intake levels reveal why action is needed
More than 80% of the world is failing to meet even the lowest recommended intakes of DHA and EPA, revealing why bringing together industry, acadmics and policymakers at our first NutraIngredients Omega-3 Summit in Singapore is sorely needed.
Products for pros: NZ sports nutrition firm targets elite athletes with comprehensive product range
New Zealand sports nutrition firm PowerAmp Sports is aiming to develop a comprehensive product portfolio that is fully approved by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), starting with their range of hypotonic beverages.