Study: Vaginal 'seeding' confers microbial benefits to C-section babies
Babies born via cesarean section don't have the same healthy bacteria as those born vaginally, but a new study finds that these natural bacteria may be restored.
Archives for July 15, 2021
Inside the trends that are driving the nutri-cosmetic boom
We're taking a look at a what is shaping and defining the category as we gear up for next week's Beauty from Within Webinar.
Comet Bio closes $22m Series C to ramp up production of upcycled sweeteners, and prebiotic arabinoxylan, the ‘Cadillac of fibers’
Comet Bio – a startup developing functional fibers and sweeteners from upcycled ingredients – has closed a $22m Series C round led by private equity firm Open Prairie, with support from Louis Dreyfus Company, BDC Capital, and existing investor Sofinnova...
Schumer bill mandates legal pathway for CBD supplements, directs FDA to set safe upper exposure limit
A bill put forward by Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, to decriminalize marijuana includes language on CBD that has been welcomed by supplement industry stakeholders.
Resistant dextrin may boost satiety, help blood sugar levels in healthy adults: RCT
Daily supplementation with Roquette’s Nutriose resistant dextrin may boost the feeling of fullness and blunted blood sugar spikes in healthy adults living in the UK, says a new study.
Glanbia raises expectations for year
Global nutrition group Glanbia plc has issued a trading update for the six-month period ended July 3, 2021.
Adventa Bioscience launches Trulacta human-milk supplement
Adventa Bioscience, a company dedicated to improving adult human health, has announced the launch of Trulacta, the world's first and only supplement made entirely of human milk.
Potential risks identified from erucic acids in infant food
Erucic acid in infant food may contribute to excessive levels in young children, say researchers
Kimchi-derived probiotic useful for prediabetic glycaemic control, study suggests
A kimchi-derived probiotic could help in warding off diabetes as scientists find its supplementation improves blood glucose level management in those with prediabetes.
Korean regulator strong-arms websites selling protein bars with ‘fake’ fat reduction, muscle strength claims
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) is taking action against 21 e-commerce websites selling protein bars marketed with ‘fake’ claims, including body fat reduction and muscle strength related statements.
Beyond bone health: OmegaQuant wants to expand distribution of vitamin D test in APAC
OmegaQuant is actively looking for partners in Asia-Pacific to expand the distribution of its vitamin D test kit.