Exposure to UVB light may lead to beneficial changes in the human gut microbiome: Study
A pilot trial tested the effect of skin UVB exposure on the human gut microbiome and found changes in the human gut microbiota in response to UVB light
Archives for December 16, 2019
Wayne State University tackles nutrition education shortfall in medical school
Medical students at Wayne State University recently completed the school’s first mandated plant-based nutrition program.
OmegaQuant partners with Australian agency to drive omega-3s research
A new lab partnership will help drive omega-3s research in the Asia Pacific region, according to OmegaQuant, a firm that has developed a simple blood test to measure levels of these important nutrients.
How is AI changing new product development in sports nutrition? Gastrograph AI gives brands a competitive sensory edge
Functional ingredients are notoriously difficult to work into a great tasting product, making flavor formulation a common pain point for the sports nutrition category. However, artificial intelligence and machine learning platform Gastrograph says it has...
'Latin America is one of the emerging regions with growth potential': Chr. Hansen
NutraIngredients LATAM spoke to Chr. Hansen’s Regional Vice President of Latin America, Nelson Falavina, and Regional Marketing and Business Development Manager, Rosa Fernandes, to find out their experiences and perceptions of the region’s current...
Across the Nutra-verse: New York’s hemp regulations, Poland’s new vitamin level limits, and more
It’s been a busy week for the nutra- industry around the world: Stay on top of the global nutra-news with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
DuPont-IFF merger will create €40 billion nutrition and flavour business
A mega-merger between International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF) and DuPont nutrition & biosciences unit will create a new industry giant worth more than $45 billion (€40.4 billion), say those involved in the deal.
Global survey reveals top purchase drivers for functional food and drink
A survey of over 11,000 consumers has revealed the top healthy lifestyle product purchase drivers across the world.
Trends unveiled: APAC’s 10 most read supplement and nutrition trend stories in 2019
We look back at our 10 most read trend stories this year, including functional food and beverage trends in Japan and Thailand, probiotics and sports nutrition trends in China, and the direct selling industry in India.
New point-and-shoot method can measure omega-3 levels in fish oil at every step of supply chain
Researchers from New Zealand have found a way of using Raman spectroscopy to quickly analyse omega-3 fatty acid concentration in intact soft gel fish oil capsules without destroying them.
ChromaDex’s nicotinamide riboside chloride receives Australia’s TGA ingredient approval
ChromaDex has received approval from the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for use of its patented nicotinamide ribosome chloride (NR) in listed complementary medicines in the country.
Top this: Ajinomoto launches rice topping mix in Philippines to increase calcium consumption
Ajinomoto Philippines has released a calcium-rich rice topping mix to increase calcium consumption within the Philippines population.