Curcumin may protect against muscle damage & soreness after exercise
Supplementation with curcumin may reduce muscle damage and soreness without impacting the ‘natural inflammatory response’, says a study from Mississippi State University.
Archives for September 3, 2019
Algatech triples fucoxanthin production capacity
Algatechnologies has tripled its production capacity for its proprietary fucoxanthin ingredient, cited strong demand. The ingredient, branded as FucoVital, was launched in the US market in 2018.
NOW acquires specialty vitamin manufacturer SuperNutrition
Dietary supplement manufacturer NOW has expanded its reach in the specialty multivitamin category by purchasing SuperNutrition, the company announced today.
News in brief
UAS Labs achieves Food Safety System Certification 22000 (FFSSC 22000)
FFSSC 22000 certification for UAS Laboratories LLC verifies that the Wisconsin-based probiotics player conforms to all industry-related statutory and regulatory requirements as outlined by the FSSC 22000 International Standard for Food Safety Management...
Arla Foods Ingredients obtains GRAS approval for alpha-lactalbumin in infant formula
Arla Foods Ingredients has obtained Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) approval relating to its use of alpha-lactalbumin in infant formula.
Keto diet could damage liver health, say experts
People following a keto diet are putting themselves at higher risk of the ‘silent killer’ non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to nutrition experts.
VKM: ‘Combining fluoride supplements, tablets and toothpaste may exceed upper intake levels’
Norwegian authorities say that taking daily fluoride-containing supplements with fluoride tablets and toothpaste may cause individuals to exceed the tolerable upper intake levels for the nutrient.
‘New fraud opportunity’: Expert lambasts new Vietnam-Malaysia halal certification centre
An industry expert has voiced criticism over the newly-established Vietnam-Malaysia halal certification centre, saying that this could potentially open up the local food industry to more food safety and food fraud issues.
Healthy China 2030 concerns? Country’s packaged foods and drinks take top spots for fat and sugar content
Packaged food and beverage products in China have been found to contain the highest levels of saturated fat and total sugar content, and is second only to India in terms of calorie content, according to a new study.
GALLERY: The 10 most read APAC health and nutrition stories in August
Here is a recap of our 10 most read nutrition stories in August, with stories featuring China's infant milk powder regulatory framework, India's Tirupati Group's new global president, and the benefits of the essence of chicken on working memory.
Glitz, glamour and gongs: Snap-up tickets for NutraIngredients-Asia's 2019 awards
Blackmores, Carlson Labs, BioCeuticals, Angel Yeast and Jarrow Formulas are among the major brands that are battling it out for our NutraIngredients-Asia Product of the Year Awards, which will be handed out in Singapore at a gala event held on the eve of...
Milk powder for teenagers: Nestlé China banks on growth from emerging category with new launch
Nestlé China has identified milk powder for teenagers as a new growth area and has launched a related series of new products to capture the market.