Mibelle boosts supplements range with MCT-based 'brain enhancer'
Swiss cosmetics firm Mibelle AG Biochemistry is continuing its expansion into the supplements space with a 'natural brain enhancer' made from Timut pepper and MCT oil.
Archives for June 11, 2019
IN PICTURES: The NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2019
We announced the winners of the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2019 last week - here are the best photos from our evening in New Orleans.
Low vitamin K status linked to higher blood pressure, stiffer arteries
Improving vitamin K status may boost cardiovascular health by reducing arterial stiffness and improving blood pressure, suggests a study from scientists in Belgium and The Netherlands.
Vinamilk JV starts construction of dairy resort complex in Laos
Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company (Vinamilk) and Lao–Jagro Development Xiengkhouang Co., Ltd (Lao-Jagro) have officially started construction of phase 1 of a 5,000ha organic dairy "resort" in Xiangkhouang, Laos.
Could faecal transplant effects on the gut microbiome be the key to healthy ageing?
UK researchers have put forward a theory that links the enhancement of gut microbiome diversity with addressing age-associated symptoms to promote healthy ageing.
Bulgaria in contention to be first EU country to allow open sale of CBD
Bulgaria could be the first country in Europe to permit the sale of hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) nutraceutical products on the open market, granting authorisation to US-based firm Kannaway.
GALLERY: The 10 most read APAC health and nutrition stories in May
Here's a recap of our 10 most read nutrition stories in May, featuring nutraceutical advancements in India, probiotic innovations across APAC, and the latest regulatory, infant nutrition, and nutricosmetics news in China.
Collaborating for cognitive gains: DSM-Senescence link-up aims for huge public health impact
DSM has entered a regional agreement with SLS Nutraceuticals, a subsidiary of biotechnology company Senescence Life Sciences, in a bid to improve brain health across all life stages in the Asia-Pacific region.
Seven nutrients linked to reduced risk of metabolic syndrome in Japanese population: Cohort study
High intake of folate, insoluble and soluble dietary fibre, carotene, iron, vitamin C and potassium has been associated with a lower risk of metabolic syndrome in a first-of-of its kind assessment of nutrient patterns in a Japanese population.
Burning the stomach wall: Expert rounds on dangerous black salve and bloodroot products to 'treat' cancer
Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration's (TGA) recent seizure of unlicensed bloodroot and black salve supplements has highlighted a dangerous emerging trend for unlicensed ‘natural’ products that claim to help fight cancers.