RCT data suggests vitamin D may help elderly populations fight depression
New clinical trial data suggests supplementation with vitamin D3 could help improve depression scores in older adults with moderate to severe depression.
Archives for October 16, 2019
Hunter & Gather talks keto, paleo and gluten-free trends: ‘We do not compromise on health, ingredients or taste and that what makes us unique’
Hunter & Gather Foods is a UK start-up best known for its keto, paleo and gluten-free condiments and cold-pressed oils. This might sound like hipster paradise but co-founder Amy Moring is quick to insist the brand is tapping into deeper trends rather...
Vitamin D oral sprays just as effective as pills, researchers say
An oral spray method of vitamin D supplementation can provide the same rate of improvement in vitamin D levels as compared to pills, according to newly published research.
Functional coffee: Ezaki Glico release series of drinks for blood sugar and stress relief
Ezaki Glico has launched a new series of coffee in Japan under the Food with Function Claim (FFC) label.
Antimicrobial breast milk compound potency makes strong case for infant formula addition
Tests on a compound found in human breast milk finds glycerol monolaurate (GML) capable of eliminating disease-causing bacteria from the host while allowing beneficial bacteria to thrive.
Personalized nutrition has taken giant steps in seven years, observer says
True personalized nutrition and health care was a promise seven years ago. Now it’s a reality, and is moving into the implementation phase, an observer says.
From the editor's desk
Matching performance to promises holds key to personalized nutrition success
The personalized nutrition revolution holds huge potential for the dietary supplement industry. But matching promises to performance will be the key to keeping that goose alive until it can deliver the golden eggs.
Double impact: Taking animal and vegetable protein together increases absorption
Simultaneous intake of vegetable and animal proteins may increase efficient protein absorption and possible muscle synthesis in the body, according to research from Japanese health food manufacturer Q’Sai Co.
Researchers alert: BASF’s upcoming research grant to focus on HMO for immunity and metabolic benefits
BASF is placing a greater emphasis on human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) for its upcoming Nutrition Asia Research Grant.
Berries for respiratory and skin health: Anagenix to conduct human clinical study in China
New Zealand firm Anagenix will conduct a human clinical study in China this winter with its Boysenberry-based health food ingredient.
HI Japan 2019
Indena’s phytosome delivery system increases bioavailability of quercetin for asthma control
Indena is using its proprietary phytosome delivery system, to study a more bioavailable formulation of quercetin, with preliminary clinical evidences in allergy control.
NutraIngredients-Asia awards
WATCH – NutraIngredients-Asia awards winner Morinaga Milk Industry eyes international probiotic expansion
Morinaga Milk Industry wants to develop more products with its probiotics strains for the international market.