Lactium may boost sleep quality for people with sleep issues: RCT
Daily consumption of Lactium – Ingredia’s alpha-s1 casein hydrolysate ingredient – may improve sleep quality and quantity, according to a new study from Korea.
Archives for July 1, 2019
AIDP to distribute new microbial/fungal digestive health ingredient
AIDP will debut a new probiotic formulation in the US via a newly announced distribution deal with the ingredient’s developer.
NIU’s Global Round-up: Herbalife India’s growth strategy, DayTwo gets more funding, and more
What's happened this week around the Nutra-Verse? Stay on top of things with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
‘Elegant’ study deepens our understanding of how we respond to EPA & DHA omega-3s
Humans consuming omega-3 supplements can convert EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) to DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), but this is only a one-way street, and no retroconversion occurs, says a new study that extends our knowledge of how we respond to supplementation.
Startup building awareness of IBS 'epidemic' with gut-friendly snacks
An entrepreneur who has suffered debilitating IBS has created a startup selling gut-friendly snacks with balanced, clean ingredients with a generous serving of prebiotic fibre.
Editor's Spotlight
5 ways indie brands are approaching microbiome beauty
Emerging data on the human skin microbiome is changing the way cosmetics and personal care brands of every size approach product development and formulation. It presents opportunities for new benefits and more ways to design for and deliver conventional...
NEWS IN BRIEF
ESSNA welcome NutriSport as Alliance’s newest member
The European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) welcomes NutriSport to its ranks as the latest organisation to become a professional member of the association.
Ferring join Intralytix and the Eliava Foundation in vaginal microbiome R&D pact
Ferring Pharmaceuticals, the Eliava Foundation and Intralytix are to form a research collaboration that focuses on developing bacteriophage-based products, which target the vaginal microbiome.
Healthy diet with red meat linked to reduced risk of MS: Australian study
People who consume unprocessed red meat as part of a healthy Mediterranean diet may reduce their risk of multiple sclerosis, new research from Australia has found.
‘Convincing’ research links increasing red meat intake with heightened risk of death
Another major study has come out to suggest eating increasing amounts of processed red meat could lead to a heightened risk of death.
Fi Asia-China 2019
Hallyu-influenced health: Korean red ginseng firm targets trendy packaging and female-focused products for China
Korean red ginseng giant Korea Ginseng Corp is looking to further grow its China business by bringing tradition to the younger generation of consumers with trendy packaging designs, and developing products specifically targeting the female market.
Brands bonanza: Check out the big name firms attending next week’s Healthy Ageing APAC Summit
Our second Healthy Ageing APAC Summit, taking place in Singapore next week, will be packed to the rafters with big name food, nutrition and beverage brands - and you still have time to snap up the few remaining delegate places.
Angel Yeast beta-glucan won the Golden Patent Award
Paid for by Angel Yeast – Human Health
In December 2018, the patent Method for preparing glucan and mannan, glucan preparation and mannan preparation produced thereby and use thereof (ZL200810105516.7) won the Golden Patent Award in China.
GlucosaGreen solves sustainability and vegan suitability for conventional joint-health ingredient
Paid for by TSI Group
As the global consumer becomes more health-conscious and eco-proactive, the need for effective plant-based alternatives to conventional animal-based supplements has never been more widespread.