AHPA urges FDA to break NDI issue into targeted guidances
FDA should issue targeted guidances to facilitate the filing of New Dietary Ingredient Notifications, according to comments filed by the American Herbal Products Association.
Archives for July 17, 2019
Probiotic shows promising fat loss in pilot study
A pilot study on a probiotic distributed by A&B Ingredients shows that it could have weight management potential, the company maintains.
Editor's Spotlight
Finding opportunity for nutritional supplements in the coffee channel
While in a coffee shop one day, Canadian entrepreneur Chris Tester realized that there’s an untapped opportunity to distribute supplements and functional ingredients in the inescapable and thriving coffee supply channel.
An opportunity for probiotics? Vaginal bacteria linked to cancer risk
A study suggesting women at high risk of developing ovarian cancer have lower levels of protective “friendly” vaginal bacteria suggests there may be an untapped opportunity for the women’s probiotics industry, a market analyst has said.
BriteScan uses AI to offer quick, inexpensive photo verification for botanicals
Could a simple picture taken on a phone really authenticate chopped or powdered herbs that look identical? Yes, says the co-founder of BriteScan, a potential new weapon in the verification arsenal.
Demographics out, beliefs in: Nutrition must target what consumers 'believe, think and feel,' says HealthFocus International
In today's fast-paced and competitive nutrition market, it's no longer enough to know who your core consumer is. Industry must understand what they believe, think and feel, says the president of HealthFocus International.
Editor's Spotlight
Never mind timing: This is the whey to muscle gains in ageing women
Whey protein can help ageing women gain muscle no matter when they take the supplement, say researchers.
Malnutrition progress ‘too slow’ as Africa and Asia shoulder burden, says UN report
A United Nations (UN) report says progress made on eradicating malnutrition is too slow to achieve the 2025 and 2030 global nutrition targets as Africa and Asia continue to bear the brunt of food insecurity.
Just half a serving of sugary drinks per week heightens obesity risk in diabetics: Study
An intake of more than 0.5 servings per week of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) may potentially increase the risk of metabolic syndrome in diabetic patients, according to a study from the Middle East.
Omega-3 and dairy: Supplementing animal feed with fish oil most effective strategy for boosting levels
Scientists from Australia and Vietnam have discovered that supplementing animal feed with fish oil is the most effective way in increasing long-chain fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFA) in dairy products.
Killer findings: How microbiota-derived metabolites enhance immunity – Australian research
New research has established that the microbiome and its metabolic products promote the way specialised killer immune cells (CD8+ T cells) protect from infections.
HI / FI China 2019
Krill in South Korea: Aker Biomarine sets sights on supplements success in new market
Krill oil supplier Aker Biomarine is exploring more Asian markets, with South Korea showing significant sales potential to build on its presence in China, Japan, Taiwan, and Malaysia.
Healthy Ageing APAC Summit 2019
Three strategies for the Indian nutrition industry to secure success in face of limited consumer contact
Stronger scientific evidence for products, a focus on regionalisation and the education of both consumers and the medical sector are three key factors for success in the nutrition industry in India.