AstaReal builds IP for Astaxanthin to support ‘next-gen’ beneficial gut bacteria
The US Patent and Trademark Office has granted a patent covering the use of astaxanthin to boost levels of Akkermansia muciniphila.
Archives for May 10, 2021
Vitamin D deficiency may lead to more pain following total knee replacement
Older women with low levels of vitamin D may experience more pain after total knee replacement than those with adequate levels of the nutrient, a new study suggests.
Unilever defines Regenerative Agriculture Principles: ‘Without consensus it’s difficult to have alignment… it was important to start the work’
Unilever has gone live with new Regenerative Agriculture Principles (RAPs), a framework that outlines ‘five priority areas’ the company says are ‘in most urgent need of action and where we can generate the biggest impact’. FoodNavigator spoke to Giulia...
Novel study confirms link between specific bacteria and neurodegenerative diseases
Researchers may be one step closer in solving a burning question that has plagued the scientific and medical community—what causes neurodegenerative disease?
Validating ResistAid’s prebiotic effects: New study supports arabinogalactan’s microbiome benefits
The immune support benefits of Lonza’s arabinogalactan ingredient ResistAid may be linked to its ability to modulate the gut microbiome as a prebiotic, says a new study.
Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus
Startup promises customers will 'Feel' the benefits
A D2C supplement startup founder who aims to be the pioneer in ‘clean label’ multivits is so confident in his products’ quality that he offers a 30-day money-back guarantee to customers who don’t feel a benefit.
NovoBiome enters microbiome arena with AI tech primed to probe gut-liver link
Newly formed NovoBiome becomes the latest firm to delve into the gut microbiome as it aims to harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop Live Biotherapeutic Products (LBPs) that address liver conditions.
Rising up: Angel Yeast expands production in China to meet demand for natural and nutritional flavouring
Angel Yeast extract is building a new yeast extract production line at its Dehong site in Yunnan Province, China, to meet growing demand for natural and nutritional seasonings in the food industry.
EFSA rules additive as ‘not safe’ for use in food supplements
A food additive routinely used in food supplements as a colourant has been deemed unsafe by European authorities due to genotoxic links and long-term effects arising from its accumulation in the body.
H&H on plant-based nutrition: Swisse to launch more vegan supplements while infant brands tap growing trend
Nutrition giant H&H has said it will continue to develop more plant-based products for its dietary supplements and infant formula categories across different brands, with the firm believing consumers are increasingly looking for more sustainable solutions.
NutraIngredients Immunity Series: Join us live today as we shine the spotlight on botanicals in APAC
NutraIngredients' interactive and FREE broadcast series focusing on immunity continues today, with the second APAC edition detailing the thriving botanicals category.
Suck it up: Probiotic lozenges reduce pathogens, promote antibodies and good bacteria growth – study
Probiotic lozenges could be used as a functional food for promoting oral health, with a recent four-week human clinical study showing how daily intake of could reduce pathogens, promote good bacteria growth and increase the production of antibodies.
Active folate and human health: implications and perspectives in the new collection of Quatrefolic 360°.
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The role of the biologically active folate 5-MTHF in human health, and its advantages compared to folic acid, in the Quatrefolic 360° brochures