From the editor's desk
It’s no time to get complacent about omega-3s news
The news this week of the approval of a slate of new qualified health claims for omega-3s shows that even an old dog like fish oil can still learn new tricks.
Archives for June 21, 2019
Industry needs '360º strategy' to grow with LATAM's $30bn millennial generation – Kantar Worldpanel
Health and nutrition manufacturers must grow with Latin American millennials in the long-term, considering financial divides, tight budgets and expanding families, says Kantar Worldpanel's regional expert.
ConMéxico: Anemia continues to be 'serious public health problem'
Mexico has a number of programs in place targeting malnutrition, including mandatory flour fortification and premium milk distribution, but actions must be strengthened, says the Mexican Council of the Consumer Products Industry ConMéxico.
WATCH: Gabanna sees endless opportunities for green banana flour in food and beverage formulations
Dutch company Gabanna is creating a new market for Ugandan 'matooke' green bananas using the starchy, low-sugar flour in new product applications from pasta, cereal, and snacks to a standalone ingredient for food manufacturers.
News in Brief
CBD earmark advocated by NPA makes it into final House version of budget bill
An amendment advocated by the Natural Products Association that would earmark funds for CBD regulation was including in the final version of the 2019 appropriations bill passed by the US House of Representatives.
‘Seminal findings’: First report of safety and efficacy of hemp-derived, CBD-rich extract in healthy humans
Supplementation with a hemp-derived, CBD-rich extract for six weeks led to significant improvements in sleep and reductions in appetite, according to results of a randomized clinical trial in healthy adults.
More than just sports hydration: Researchers outline association between electrolytes and blood pressure
Lowering sodium and increasing potassium intake may exert “convincing blood pressure lowering effects,” especially in hypertensive individuals, according to a paper by Austrian researchers.
Editor's Spotlight
Science Shorts: Protein versus probiotics, dietary impact on diabetes risk, microalgae functionality and more
Read about the latest research findings from Japan, Singapore, South Korea and Australia on athletes' gut health, the link between high-GI foods and diabetes, DHA and citicoline's cognitive effects, and microalgae's functional food potential
Calls for supplement uptake drive as vit D deficiency highest in adults aged 50+
More than a quarter of adults aged 50 and over are vitamin D deficient, say researchers, who urge supplement uptake and a mandatory food fortification policy as most effective in tackling deficiencies.
Gut-brain axis may be bridge linking chronic pain with microbiome changes
A Canadian study reveals the gut bacteria’s relationship with chronic pain in findings that identify changes in the gut microbiome in people with fibromyalgia.
High protein, low diversity? Athletes' protein-rich diets may compromise gut health: Korean study
Diets high in protein may be detrimental to gut microbiota diversity in athletes, and for resistance athletes in particular, high-protein and low-carbohydrate diets may reduce commensal bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs).