FutureCeuticals to launch joint health ingredient in EU market at Vitafoods
FutureCeuticals, a family owned company based in Illinois, has announced that its joint health ingredient FruiteX-B will now be available in the EU.
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Study shows humans innately base food choices on specific micronutrients
New research suggests humans are more sophisticated in their food choices than previously thought, and have "nutritional wisdom," whereby foods are selected in part to meet vitamin and mineral needs.
Study of enzyme blend in aging gut model part of new R&D emphasis, manufacturer says
Bio-Cat Inc. said a study on the effect of one of its enzyme blends on a model of the aging gut marks a new R&D direction at the company.
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Mood, stress and wellbeing: How beauty can play into the ‘big bang’ in probiotics
The probiotics category continues to soar, with e-commerce fiercely fuelling growth and presenting plentiful opportunities for cosmetics, particularly products targeting mood, stress and overall wellbeing, says Lumina Intelligence.
Supplements for supermarkets: Australia’s Renovatio develops Woolworths’ exclusive mental wellbeing supplement
New South Wales-based Renovatio Bioscience is expanding its supplement SKUs in supermarket chain Woolworths, with the company recently launching mental wellbeing and skin health supplements exclusively for the chain.
Menopause linked to excessive weight and higher risk of heart disease, study suggests
Menopause leads to significant changes in women’s metabolism linked with excessive weight and a higher risk of heart disease, a study has found.
Second WHO report identifies formula firms’ social media use in targeting mums-to-be
A World Health Organization (WHO) report claims that pregnant women and mothers are being targeted online by formula milk companies with personalised social media content.
Positive EFSA opinion presents medical use option for Bimuno prebiotic
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has given the thumbs up to extending the use of Bimuno’s galactooligosaccharises (GOS) as a novel food for use in special medical purposes (FSMP).
Not only for adults: SleepDrops on demand for babies', kids' sleep aid supplements in NZ, China
Sleep aid supplements are gaining traction among parents seeking solutions to help their kids and babies sleep better, according to Auckland-based sleep supplement specialist SleepDrops.