Unibar debuts Univita line of ingredients
The Univita line currently includes guava leaves with improved zinc content, holy basil with improved magnesium and zinc content, and Amla-Indian gooseberry also with improved magnesium and zinc content.
Archives for March 23, 2021
High vitamin D levels may protect against COVID-19: Study
A new research study at the University of Chicago Medicine has found that having more than sufficient vitamin D levels may lower the risk of COVID-19 infection — especially for Black people.
FDA warns CBD companies about illegal pain treatment claims
The US Food and Drug Administration has sent out warnings against companies claiming to relieve pain with products containing CBD.
Everton FC nutrition chief says supplements both help and hinder his cause
Supplementation forms a key part of the nutrition protocol of Everton FC, one of the oldest clubs in English football. It’s part of a revamp of the club’s approach to fueling players, brought on by the team’s first dedicated head of nutrition. But...
CBD safety: Large-scale study finds no evidence of liver toxicity from oral CBD products
Colorado-based ValidCare has announced the preliminary findings from its industry-sponsored, decentralized human safety study of hemp derived CBD products, with the data indicating no liver toxicity.
CBD experts recommend THC limit for finished products
CBD industry experts have put together a detailed safety review of THC recommending clear policy recommendations to cut market confusion.
Organic milk proteins help meet demand for premium kids’ snacks in China
Arla Foods Ingredients is helping producers tap into opportunities in the organic kiddies snacks sector in China with two innovative concepts using its Nutrilac range of function protein ingredients.
Protein bar appeal explodes: Mondelēz buys sports nutrition brand Grenade
US-based global snacking heavyweight Mondelēz International taps into the mass appeal of protein bars as it acquires a significant majority interest in the UK's leading protein bar brand Grenade.
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Friend of the Sea certifies world’s first non-marine omega-3 source
International marine certifiers Friend of the Sea (FOS) has accredited the world’s first non-marine source of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids in a show of confidence for its producers Nuseed Nutritional.
Seizing opportunities: ATP Science branches into FMCG nutrition and practitioner-only supplement space
Australian health and nutrition company ATP Science is branching into the FMCG space with the launch of a range of high protein, low calorie, low sugar ice-cream, plus venturing into practitioner-only supplements for gut health.
ブレインジュース：キリン、記憶力維持をサポートする機能性食品・サプリメントを発売
キリングループは、独自成分であるβ-ラクトリンを配合した記憶の健康をサポートする機能性表示食品、4品を発売する。
‘Mathematically optimised meals’: Singapore 3D food printing firm ready for commercialisation with personalised nutrition technology
Singapore-based 3D food printing firm Anrich3D has revealed its plans to go commercial and bring 3D printed foods with personalised nutritional profiles to the market for both consumers and businesses later this year.
APAC 2月2021のヘッドラインニュース
日本以外のAPACから注目すべきトップストーリー
APAC February 2021 Headline News
Check out our most popular non-Japan stories in February 2021.
卓越した産業を祝す： NutraIngredients-Asia Awardsが4年目を迎え、エントリーを開始しました。
アジア太平洋地域で最も優れたサプリメントや機能性食品、原料、研究、企業を表彰する「NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2021」の応募が始まりました。
コロナウイルスと取締り：日本の消費者庁長官がCOVID-19の虚偽表示をした食品や健康食品に警告を発する
消費者庁(CAA)は、一般食品や健康食品メーカーに対し、COVID-19(新型コロナウイルス)の予防や治療効果があるような表示をすることで、消費者の誤解を招き、健康を損なうことのないよう注意を促している。
中心性肥満との戦い：タイジンセンの摂取が内臓脂肪／総脂肪を減少させることを12週間の日本RCTで確認
タイジンセンを12週間摂取した人は、内臓脂肪と総脂肪の面積が有意に減少したことが、新しいRCTの結果として発表された。
Post-natal powder: Vietnamese firm’s supplement enters mum-and-baby retail after online, hospital success
A Vietnamese health supplements and cosmetics product company is introducing its vegetable powder supplement, formulated to address post-natal constipation and stress, into mum-and-baby stores, after its success in online and hospital channels.
Vitamin D deficiency, obesity and diabetes linked to higher rates of COVID-19 infection and mortality in Asia - Review
Vitamin D deficiency is linked to higher COVID-19 infection and mortality in Asian countries, according to the first review of its kind in the region.
EPA, DHA supplementation helps protects muscle damage following exercise – Four-week study
The supplementation of EPA and DHA could protect against muscle damage following strenuous exercise, according to a four-week RCT conducted in Japan.
腸と脳の相互作用：ヤクルト、睡眠とストレス解消に効果的なプロバイオティクスドリンクを全国で販売開始
ヤクルト本社は、独自に開発した乳酸菌 シロタ株 (L. カゼイシロタ株)を配合した、ストレス解消や睡眠に配慮したプロバイオティクス飲料「ヤクルト1000」を日本全国で展開する。
Brain juice: Kirin rolls out new memory support functional foods and supplement with Japan health claims
Kirin Group is set to roll out four functional foods and dietary supplements containing its proprietary ingredient beta-lactolin (β-lactolin) to support memory health.
Gut-brain interaction: Yakult expands sales of sleep and stress relief probiotic drink across Japan
Yakult Honsha is expanding sales of its Yakult 1000 product – a probiotic drink containing its proprietary Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota and formulated to relive stress and improve sleep across the whole of Japan.