Daily supplements of a beta-glucan based ingredient may reduce the duration of upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) symptoms in a healthy population, says a new study presented at the Society for Immunology conference in Liverpool, UK.
Washington DC-based industry body the Alliance for Natural Health USA (ANH-USA) says the dietary supplements industry has been rewarded by the Food Safety Bill (S. 510), which could have included draconian measures to, “regulate away natural health”.
Energy drinks have managed to maintain their popularity during the economic downturn, despite their higher price per litre and negative publicity, according to market analyst Canadean.
Supplementation with highly bioavailable polyphenols may reduce the risk of developing gout by lowering levels of uric acid in the body, according to a new study.
Supplements of creatine, most commonly associated with sports nutrition, may boost cognitive function in vegetarians, a group at risk of low creatine levels, says a new study.
Eating purple fruits like blueberries and drinking green tea may help to prevent diseases including Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s, according to a new review.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to expand the variety of foods enriched with phytosterols that can carry a health claim linking the ingredients to a reduced risk of coronary heart disease (CHD).
Increased sales of nutritional ingredients in both the infant formula and non-infant formula markets plus the acquisition of health and wellness company Amerifit helped Martek Biosciences achieve a 30 per cent increase in 2010 revenues to reach $450m.
PureCircle has announced that it has been granted three new patents by the US Patent and Trademark Office for the methods it uses to produce its stevia-derived sweetener ingredients.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a letter of no objection for the wheat bran extract Brana Vita, giving manufacturers a new prebiotic for a range of food and beverage products.
In the midst of a dispute over valerian product testing standards that has escalated into something far more rancorous, the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has called on ConsumerLab.com to seek industry counsel over those very same standards.
Shanghai's biggest food and dairy company, the Bright Food Group, is said to be close to an agreement to buy U.S. vitamin retailer GNC, for around $3 billion dollars.
Vitamin A supplementation programs in children under five should be continued in areas at risk of deficiency, according to a new review from the Cochrane Collaboration.
Frutarom USA is adopting consumer marketing tactics in a bid to grow the market for its BLIS K12 probiotic, as there is currently more awareness of probiotics for gut health than in there is of chewable bacteria for oral health and immunity.
A nanoparticle that can hold and release an antimicrobial agent could be sprayed directly onto food or packaging to extend the shelf life of products at risk from Listeria monocytogenes, said new research.
When PepsiCo put up $5.4bn last week to acquire Wimm-Bill-Dann, it was seduced by the promise of high revenue growth but like any high-yield investment the Russian deal does not come without risks.
The bioavailability of certain vitamins in multivitamin and mineral supplements could be improved by using an amino acid and non-digestible oligosaccharide (AAOS) matrix, according to new research.
A herbal erectile dysfunction (ED) dietary supplement has been voluntary withdrawn from the US market by its Floridian manufacturer after it was alerted to a contamination problem with the unauthorized substance, sildenafil.
Should the FDA work to be more like EFSA? Speaking at the NutraIngredients Health Claims 2010 conference Andrew Shao said the two organisations are already very similar in the way they review scientific claims.
Novel antioxidant peptides identified in human milk and synthesized by a team of Canadian researchers could have potential uses in enriched infant formula.
When several fish oil suppliers were sued in a Californian court over contamination issues at the beginning of 2010 many feared the worst for the sector, but Ocean Nutrition Canada chairman Robert Orr explains why the soon-to-be-settled case has yielded...
Red and purple rice bran and their extracts may be rich natural source of phytochemicals for nutraceutical and functional food developments, according to new research.
Rice bran ingredient and nutraceutical supplier NutraCea has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy after just over a year – a move that allowed it to restructure and reduce overheads, the company has said.
Lallemand Health Ingredients has launched a new yeast-based ingredient with “elevated” levels of vitamin D, referencing claiming that up to 75 per cent of the European population receive insufficient amounts.
The Institute of Medicine set out new, increased, dietary recommendations for calcium and vitamin D earlier this week. But, were the recommendations too conservative?
Drinking green tea after a meal might boost satiety levels, but has very little effect on blood glucose levels or glycemic index, according to a new study.
New vitamin K2 player Kappa Bioscience will utilize third party tester ChromaDex’s reference standards and analytical methods after signing a global agreement.
Stratum Nutrition says that the takeover of Spanish carotenoid producer IQF Group will help raise the European profile of functional food ingredients like its novel fibre Artinia.
Inadequate dietary intake of vitamin D is associated with higher levels of cognitive impairment; however it remains unclear if the link is causal, according to a new study.
A link between changes in the DNA of newborn babies, folic acid supplementation during pregnancy, and birth weight, has been identified for the first time, researchers claim.
ADM Cocoa is stressing the muscle recovery advantages of chocolate milk as it pioneers the application of its cocoa powders in dairy-based sports recovery beverages.
Scientists at the University of Illinois have received a $400,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to trace how tomato compounds help to ensure a reduced risk of prostate cancer in humans.
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside have developed tests to measure the purity of pomegranate juice and juice blends, funded by a $50,000 one-year grant from juice company POM Wonderful.
Bioactive capsules made from brown seaweed lipids and omega-3 rich scallop by-products may reduce body weight and fat mass, according to a new research in mice.
A greater variety of baked goods can be enriched with a new bran ingredient that has a milder taste, better mouthfeel and improved microbiological status than the conventional variety, claims German ingredient specialist, Kampffmeyer.
David Peters, head of business development at Swedish life sciences firm Biovelop discusses how his firm has worked to overcome poor perceptions of oat-based beta-glucans by improving their aesthetic and technical qualities.
Supplementation of a calorie-controlled diet with Fabuless – a combination of palm and oat oil fractions – may enhance body fat loss, compared with no supplementation, says a new study.
A new report from the Institute of Medicine has set out new, increased, dietary recommendations for calcium and vitamin D, but noted that that many Americans already achieve the RDI levels through diet and sun exposure.
The science to support potential health benefits of probiotics is “encouraging” but the available evidence does not support their widespread use, says the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Extracts from acai, blueberries and strawberries may enhance the ‘neuronal housekeeping function’ and potentially protect the brain as we age, suggests new research.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says it has not set any new claim substantiation “rules” in a new court action against California-based pomegranate player, POM Wonderful.
Consumption of apple smoothies may increase the bioavailability of polyphenols in the colon, compared with juice, and possibly offer greater protection against chronic disease and cancer.
Increased intakes of magnesium-rich foods are associated with a reduced risk of sudden cardiac death, says new research from Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School.