Another study has concluded that a combination of vitamins C and E
do not help reduce the risk of pregnancy complication
pre-eclampsia, but a leading charity has voiced hope that the door
is not closed and that research with these...
BASF is introducing two new grades of coenzyme Q10 in the US next
week, which it says makes it the first company to offer customers a
choice between formulations for use in multivitamin tablets and for
softgels.
A new study reports that one-third of black cohosh products tested
were not genuine but contained substituted products, results that
should drive manufacturers to comply with American Herbal Products
Association's (AHPA) recommendations.
A daily supplement of the French maritime pine bark, Pycnogenol,
could reduce the markers of inflammation by 15 per cent, says a
joint German-Slovak study.
EuroPharma is bringing a new enteric tablet coating technology to
the US that will enable the delivery of ingredients in quantities
and better utilization by the body. Its first market outings:
products designed to block carbohydrates...
Firmenich is unveiling the first innovation to come out of its
newly formed nutrition and health unit - Duralife Omega 3, which
uses microencapsulation technology to overcome stability issues of
working with the healthful ingredient.
A Maryland court has ruled in favor of Martek Biosciences in a
motion of summary judgment of an outstanding dispute with the
former interest holders of OmegaTech, the DHA producer it acquired
in March 2002.
Omega-3 and -6 fatty acids and vitamin E in the diet could slash
the risk of motor neurone disease (MND) by 60 per cent, say new
research from the Netherlands.
Groupe Danone's growing interest in the Algerian dairy market
underlines the importance of the North African / Middle East region
to European milk processors.
Just a few months after its approval in the US, a natural tomato
food colorant claims to have attracted strong interest as food and
beverage manufacturers look to clean up their labels.
Pharmachem Laboratories is introducing a new ingredient derived
from white bean that lowers the calorie-count and glycemic index of
starchy foods - an innovation that will allow manufacturers to make
healthier or diet products.
Long-term heavy coffee drinking does not increase the risk of
coronary heart disease (CHD) say Harvard researchers, results that
also have positive implications for the stimulant drink industry.
Gadot Biochemical Industries has developed a new calcium citrate
compound that could help formulators overcome fortification issues
with soy milk, fluid milk, smoothie, infant formula, and other milk
replacement products.
A Mediterranean-style diet, rich in olive oil, fresh vegetables and
vitamin E, could reduce the risk of obstructions in blood vessels
in the elderly, says Italian research.
The food industry could enhance the nutritional value of beans -
and reduce the unpleasant side effect of flatulence - by fermenting
them with good bacteria, advise Venezuelan experts today.
Swiss company Emmi has developed a new beverage concept to overcome
stability issues with coenzyme Q10 and other micronutrients, which
will appear on shelves in key European markets from this summer.
PL Thomas (PLT) is introducing NattoPharma's soy-derived natural
vitamin K2 in the US, with which it hopes to generate awareness of
the vitamin amongst industry and consumers.
SharpPS gold, a PS-DHA conjugate from Israeli company Enzymotec, is
being used in a US supplement for the first time with the
reformulation of Cognitex from Life Extension.
Solbar's selection of Danetto Food as its distribution partner for
soy proteins in Finland is the latest initiative designed to
strengthen the firm's position in the European soy protein sector.
Elderly women, the group at most risk of osteoporosis, are less
likely to develop fractures if they actually take the calcium
supplements they've been given, says a new study.
Fortitech Europe is looking to increase customers and confidence in
its nutrient premixes by having its Danish manufacturing and
testing facility certified Halal-compliant.
When a company 'gives back' to the world through charitable
donations, should we wholeheartedly commend it for being a good egg
or sniff cynically at the profit potential that underlies every
business decision?
People who drink lots of green tea or coffee every day could lower
their risk of diabetes by 33 percent, a result linked to caffeine
content, says new research from Japan.
Peanut skin, a waste product from peanut butter manufacturers, is a
rich source of extractable procyanidins and could create a cheaper
source of these antioxidant compounds to rival the grape seed
dominated polyphenols market.
Arcadia Biosciences has announced the development of 65 percent
gamma linolenic acid (GLA) safflower seed oil - a development that
will make available a new, economical source of the omega-6 fatty
acid and shake up safflower production...
While omega 3 supplements or enriched foods are on the rise, so too
are the clinical trials that are boosting the scientific foundation
and exploring new applications.
US researchers examining the dramatic rise in people suffering form
diabetes have confirmed that obesity is a major factor in the
disease. They warn that measures must be taken to prevent obesity
in order to halt the growing diabetes...
The withdrawal of supplements containing saw palmetto from the
Danish market is due to a 2002 evaluation that expressed concerns
about the effect the botanical has on hormones,
NutraIngredients.com has learned.
Sheep's milk has a higher content of essential vitamins and
minerals than cow's milk and could be used to cater to consumers'
appetite for healthy products. But presently it seems only
small-time producers are sizing...
Adopting a low-carb diet may improve fertility problems and hormone
profiles of women suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS),
says US research.
Provexis has suffered a set-back in the distribution of its Sirco
heart health juice, with UK retailer Sainsbury's ditching it as
part of a chilled juice reorganisation.
A new study has boosted the safety evidence behind PL Thomas'
standardised boswellia serrata extract for inflammation, 5-Loxin,
in several of different oral and topical models.
Researchers from Florida State, armed with cutting-edge technology,
are undertaking the largest and longest clinical trial to study the
effects of calcium in postmenopausal women.
Most adults should include soy products in their diet, says a new
white paper that reviews literature and studies investigating the
health benefits they may confer.
Nutri Pharmaceuticals Research (NPRI) has reported a record first
quarter 2006, with sales of its oil powders up 45 percent on last
year's period to $421,000 as business development initiatives pay
off.
Plant sterol (PS)-enriched yoghurts better lower cholesterol levels
when consumed at mealtimes than between meals, regardless of the
fat content of the drink, says research from Unilever.
The American Dietetic Association has responsed to results from a
study, reported on NutraIngredients-USA.com, that many medical
schools fail to give adequate nutrition education to medical
students.
The Whole Grain Stamp program is evolving to give the number of
grams of whole grain ingredients in a serving, an initiative that
will help consumers keep track of their consumption.
Liquid dietary supplements that use the same preservative system as
some soft drinks could contain elevated levels of the carcinogen
benzene, according to Flora Research Laboratories, which has been
contracted to carry out tests.
A review of 19 studies has concluded that kids do not benefit from
calcium supplements and fortified foods, despite many not meeting
recommended daily intakes of the mineral.
Strong demand for cranberry-based ingredients for functional foods
has led co-operative Ocean Spray to double production capacity at
its plant in Middleboro, Massachusetts.
Irish biotech firm Alltracel is moving closer to taking its
cellulose fibre bioactive into functional foods, and is currently
in discussions with companies in the EU, US and Japan about
commercialisation.
German children and teenagers are profiting from the wide
availability of vitamin supplements, but some intakes exceed
tolerable upper limits, says new research.