Editor's Spotlight
More data fueling explosion of personalized nutrition
Additional data will continue to fuel the growth of personalized nutrition, participants in a panel discussion said.
Archives for November 13, 2019
Astaxanthin supplement shows promise in brain health category: Two studies
An antioxidant, astaxanthin has been linked to healthier skin, heart health, joint pain, and now, research suggests it may also reduce depression and stress in healthy subjects as well as improve memory in subjects with mild cognitive decline.
NPA’s Fabricant talks DSHEA 2.0, mandatory product listing, user fees, and CBD
Introducing user fees for the food industry – of which dietary supplements are a subset – is a tough proposition, says Dan Fabricant, president and CEO of the Natural Products Association.
CBD product launch part of Nature’s Sunshine restructuring efforts
Nature’s Sunshine is the latest company to throw its hat in the CBD ring with a range of products that include added ingredients.
Protein bars under fire from consumer group: ‘We simply don’t need this extra, highly processed protein’
High-protein products, in particular high-protein bars, are not as healthy as perceived by consumers, while there is no conclusive evidence to suggest that consumption of protein above the recommended intake levels provides healthy individuals with...
EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: SCIENCE & REGULATION
Germany aligns with EC in confirming novel food classification of CBD
Germany’s federal government now confirms that cannabidiol (CBD) is to be classified as novel food citing an absence of evidence of its consumption before 15 May 1997.
FENS 2019: Nutritional study shift places focus on systems-based approach
The shift in how nutritional studies are carried out are now adding additional insights into understanding biological mechanisms, disease biomarkers and identifying new intervention targets.
Premature babies’ gut health may benefit from probiotic-boosted milk, study finds
Adding probiotic bacteria to milk given to premature babies appears to decrease the risk of serious gut problems and infections with no safety issues reported, a UK study concludes.
Social media info can lead to dodgy decisions, warns allergist
The slew of allergy and nutrition misinformation on social media can seriously impact medical decisions, according to an allergist speaking at a scientific meeting in Houston.
Global survey reveals shoppers' probiotic perceptions
Shoppers believe probiotics provide great health benefits and they want to consume them through food and drink beyond the refrigerator aisle, according to a new survey of more than 11,000 consumers across the world.
Delivering nutrition in disaster zones: Japanese space food project turns attention to jelly solutions
A Japanese firm that creates food products for space mission has turned its attention to meeting nutritional needs in times of disaster by launching its first jelly product on the domestic market.
Kirin’s functional food brand expands to Vietnam with immunity-boosting probiotic drink
Kirin’s functional food brand, iMUSE has ventured into its first overseas market with the launch of a functional probiotic beverage in Vietnam.
Untapped ageing potential: Less than 15% of Beijing elderly intend to buy health products
A new survey has found that less than 15% of the Beijing elderly intend to buy health products, including health foods and supplements, in the next year.
Probiota Asia 2019
WATCH – Probiotics for weight loss: TargEDys targets Asia partnerships amid rising obesity rates
French probiotics firm TargeEDys is on the lookout for partners in Asia to help it launch its weight loss product across the region.
Fire up the Deloraine: Bubs and Alibaba to power goat dairy powder sales to Chinese adults
Bubs Australia has inked a new deal with Alibaba, which will see the launch of an entirely new goat dairy range ‘Deloraine’ for Chinese adults.