A proposal from the California Office of Environmental Health
Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) to list areca nut and betel quid as
chemicals known by the state to cause cancer could impact the
activities of some American Herbal Products...
The soluble fibre inulin, best known for its beneficial effects on
the gut, also lowers the glycaemic index of dark chocolate,
according to a new study, suggesting the ingredient could be used
in products targeted at blood sugar control.
Thanksgiving and the holiday season are typically times of
overindulgence - followed swiftly by concern over expanding
waistlines and earnest efforts to shed pounds. But a Brigham Young
University professor is seeking to prove his...
Flax lignan manufacturers Acatris and Archer Daniel Midland (ADM)
have founded a new trade association to support the science behind
standardized flax lignan ingredients and protect them from the risk
to their credibility posed by...
American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) members have identified
three hot areas of concern or debate for the herbal industry,
prompting the association to form special committees on Hoodia
gordonii, Ayurvedic herbal products,...
Horphag Research has signed its first contracts to supply the pine
bark extract Pycnogenol to Indian supplement makers and says the
market could soon be one of its biggest.
New research adds to mounting evidence that silicon delivered as
choline-stabilised orthosilicic acid (ch-OSAT) may boost the
ability of calcium and vitamin D to build bone mineral density
(BMD) in osteoporosis and osteopenia sufferers.
Innovative dairy ingredients are increasingly being used in
nutritional-focused applications and are showing significant growth
rates according to a new study.
Bioriginal has gained GRAS status for BioAsteri, a move that may
pave the way for functional foods containing the borage oil as a
source of gamma linolenic acid, shown to deliver anti-inflammatory
and other health benefits.
Olive compounds appear to tackle the inflammation involved in
osteoporosis, says a new Belgian firm that wants to market this
novel intellectual property to supplement makers.
Zila Nutritional's agreement with Asahi Godo to distribute Ester-C
in Japan marks a milestone in its international strategy and could
be the US company's key to other countries in the Pacific Rim.
Consumers who encounter supplements that claim to prevent or cure
avian 'flu should exercise caution, according to an industry
coalition which holds that therapies should be recommended only by
qualified healthcare professionals...
WellGen's first food-derived nutrigenomic product could be on the
market as early as next year, if research continues according to
plan and a suitable commercial partner can be found.
Institut Rosell is gearing up for the launch of its new
Probio'Stick on-the-go probiotic product. Its latest trial
indicates that it may be helpful in dealing with some of the
symptoms of chronic stress.
New Zealand biotech company Keratec is growing the value
proposition of its sheeps' wool-derived keratin, Cynatine FLX, with
the release of data from its program of pre-clinical trials to back
up the ingredient's four-fold...
Martek Biosciences has refined its manufacturing process to produce
microalgae-derived DHA at 20 percent less cost and expects this to
have a knock-on effect on the cost of consumer products containing
omega-3.
Injecting an amino acid, also available as a food supplement, into
rats permanently changed their behaviour by altering expression of
certain genes, US scientists have reported.
A Utah-based company's reintroduction of ephedra-containing dietary
supplements when the legal position is still unclear could prove
damaging for the industry at large.
The heart health benefits of eating soy protein containing
isoflavones received a boost this week, when researchers from John
Hopkins University presented new research indicating their ability
to reduce two strong indicators for coronary...
Replacing some carbs with protein and monounsaturated fat can
improve cholesterol levels, further lower blood pressure and reduce
overall heart disease risk, suggests a new study out today.
The availability of DHEA may be under threat if any one of a number
of pending clean-up sports bills is used as a vehicle for
legislation that would make it a restricted substance, the industry
associations are warning.
Cognis Health & Nutrition has added free sterols to its
Vegapure family which, until now, has consisted only of sterol
esters - an extension which will facilitate its use in more
functional food products and tablets.
BioCell Technologies has revamped its bovine-derived CMO (cetyle
myristoleate) ingredient for joint health, offering a powder at a
higher concentration than previously and a new oil that extends its
applications.
Ocean Nutrition Canada has developed the technology to add omega-3
to chews without them tasting fishy, and is broadening out its
ingredients-only business model to supply them on a bulk basis.
The UK's poor dietary habits are costing its health service an
annual £6 billion (€8.9bn) - three times as much as the financial
toll from smoking - suggests a new study.
High fat-low carb diets, such as the once-trendy Atkins diet,
appear to negatively impact the heart's energy stores, shows new
research presented in the US this week.
Mandatory serious adverse events reporting for dietary supplements
is inevitable and, so long as there are protections in place, will
be good for the industry, according to the three main associations.
After all the increased safety procedures put in place over the
past decade, one might have been lulled into thinking that
poisonings and deaths from food contamination would be rarer than
before. While it is true that the new regulatory...
The industry appears to be knuckling down to research and
recognising that solid scientific backing is fundamental to a
product's success on the market. Last week's SupplySide West in Las
Vegas was the setting for 22 VendorWorks...
An herbal extract developed by New Chapter suppresses the growth of
prostate cancer cells and induces prostate cancer cells to
self-destruct, according to new research.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) last week sent warning letters
to 34 website operators making claims that natural alternatives to
hormone replacement therapy (HRT) will prevent or treat diseases
like cancer, heart disease, or osteoporosis.
Omega-3 fatty acids are increasingly common on product labels but
few manufacturers are going through the complex formulation process
of using fish oils to make this claim.
European food safety experts are calling for further safety studies
on the omega-3 rich seed chia, before it can be introduced onto the
European market.
The FDA has delivered its long-awaited decision on health claims
petitions on tomatoes/lycopene, approving only limited claims on
tomatoes and tomato sauce but denying claims for tomato-based
products and dietary supplements.
The dietary supplements industry is likely to see a lot more
product liability lawsuits in the aftermath of ephedra, according
to law firm Banowsky and Levine, and companies need to protect
themselves against litigation.
