A compound in the curry spice turmeric appears to correct the
cystic fibrosis defect in mice, report Canadian scientists,
demonstrating the potential for treating the disease in humans.
Israeli firm Enzymotec has developed a novel product line marketed
under the brand carDiabeat, designed to fight the major risks for
cardiovascular disorders of diabetes patients.
Dairy leaders are reaping the benefits of increasing consumer
interest in functional foods, with both Danone and Nestlé this week
reporting strong growth in probiotic and other healthy products,
report Danny Vincent and Dominique...
An all-natural starch neutraliser designed for sprinkling directly
onto foods high in carbohydrates - and thereby reducing the overall
calorie content - is to be launched in the US. But unlike rival
products already on the market,...
Supplements of resveratrol, the compound found in red wine that is
thought to fight heart disease, is unlikely to have any effect on
preventing most cancers, said researchers this week.
Nutritional ingredients supplier Health Sciences Group has received
approval for a US patent covering the composition and method for
treating the effects of colds, paving the firm's entry into the $27
billion flu and cold market.
Nu Skin Enterprises, a worldwide direct seller of nutritional
supplements, has reported a good start to 2004 with a 20 per cent
increase in first quarter revenue. Growth in its US nutrition
business, momentum in Mainland China and...
A supplement derived from a rare Chinese mushroom could boost
energy levels and stamina during exercise in middle-aged adults,
reported researchers this week.
A high-fat, high-carbohydrate meal causes a rush of inflammatory
factors into the bloodstream, overwhelming the body's natural
inflammation-fighting mechanisms, report US researchers in a
medical journal this month,writes Dominique...
Ocean Nutrition of Canada has unveiled plans for a four-fold
increase in its production of omega-3 fish oil concentrates that,
it claims, will make it the world's largest producer in the
burgeoning omega-3 market.
Valio is to launch its probiotic cheese in Belgium, the first
country outside its home market, where cheese is a fast-growing new
application area for the health-promoting bacteria, writes
Dominique Patton.
From health to weight-loss, following findings from a small study,
US soy food maker Revival Soy claims its soy chips snack can be
used in combination with a healthy diet to shed the pounds.
DSM Food Specialties is to double the volume of arachidonic acid
(ARA) produced for its US partner Martek Biosciences to meet
rapidly growing demand, the Dutch firm said this week, writes
Dominique Patton.
A dietary supplement containing a mixture of herbals, vitamins and
amino acids may help boost fertility in women who have difficulty
conceiving, according to a US researcher, writes Dominique
Patton.
New figures published today reveal nearly half of young children
and almost a third of adolescents in the United States have used a
dietary supplement, potentially increasing the health risks that
have been associated with alternative...
New evidence to suggest that a diet high in artery-clogging trans
fats could accelerate the development of cardiovascular disease
comes from a recent study in the US. Findings compound imminent
government rules that will require the...
An electronic nose could sniff out considerable savings for food
manufacturers as researchers use the latest technology for the
early detection of 'undesirable off-odours and microbial
contaminants' in dairy and bakery products.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing a new petition
for a health claim that suggests the consumption of soy
protein-based foods may reduce the risk of certain types of cancer
including breast, prostate and colon cancer....
Curcumin, the spice that gives curry its yellow color, may activate
a key enzyme that protects the brain against oxidation, thought to
be a major factor in ageing and responsible for neurodegenerative
disorders like Alzheimer's...
Health Sciences Group - a US nutraceutical ingredients supplier -
has announced significant increases in revenue for 2003 despite a
further slide in net profit. The recent acquisition of Quality
Botanical Ingredients (QBI) contributed...
The state of obesity in the US is due to lack of exercise rather
than eating too much. In addition TV commercials encourage people
to eat or drink more than is good for them. These are the damning
verdicts of a survey which questioned...
US water-soluble films company MonoSol has bought the UK division
of Aquafilm, giving it access to substantial manufacturing
capabilities in Europe and its range of edible films.
The European Commission this week granted approval for several new
foods with added phytosterols, set to significantly expand the
number of cholesterol-lowering foods available in Europe.
A cauliflower with 25 times more vitamin A than its 'regular'
sister could meet the daily needs of consumers with the new
vegetable now available on the market. A new direction for
functional food developments.
Fibre-rich vegetables may protect against prostate cancer, suggests
research from Italy, which also finds soluble, and particularly
vegetable fibre, a factor in reducing the risk of the disease.
The prevalence of low vision and blindness is set to increase
dramatically by 2020, warn researchers, prompting a call for
prevention strategies that could help public health professionals
fight the potentially devastating impact.
High prices for soya raw materials keep on rolling, but new
research from the Netherlands confirms the benefits that soya
proteins can offer food manufacturers on the hunt for meat
substitutes.
While supporters of the Atkins plan would have us believe the diet
is more popular than ever, there are signs of a growing backlash
against low-carb diet plans. A new survey reveals that despite the
growing number of product offerings...
One year after the European Parliament cleared a permanent ban on
the use of the food additive konjac in jelly confectionery amid
fears that children could choke on the sweets, the European
Commission has temporarily suspended the...
The way newborn lambs regulate their temperature in the first few
weeks of life using a special deposit of brown fat could give clues
for tackling obesity in humans, say UK scientists.
Science-backed health claims will be the key to strong growth for
manufacturers of the gut health ingredients prebiotics looking to
drive into the soaring US market.
Evidence continues to mount suggesting a link between various
stages of depression and low blood levels of the B vitamin folate,
according to research funded by the Agricultural Research Service
in the US.
ZeaVision and DSM Nutritional products jointly announced a
settlement this week resolving a patent dispute for the sale and
promotion of the dietary carotenoid zeaxanthin.
A minority of zinc supplements, one of the most popular mineral
supplements in the US, which can be taken to treat the common cold,
do not meet quality standards according to researchers whose
findings prove just how differing mineral...
Evidence continues to mount suggesting a link between various
stages of depression and low blood levels of the B vitamin folate,
according to research funded by the Agricultural Research Service
in the US.
Manufacturers took a closer look at the rules governing botanical
extracts in the US, Europe and Canada at the industry's first
integrative medicine and natural healthcare exhibition this month.
Calls heard for a common set of...
A nutritional product designed to combat the effects of nutrient
depletion is poised to penetrate the US market, targeting those who
work or exercise in conditions where the body is strained due to
electrolyte imbalances or thermal...
Anticipating growing pressure on UK food manufacturers to cut the
trans fats from food products, UK fudge and toffee ingredients firm
Food Design joins the growing number of ingredients companies to
offer alternatives, launching a...
Taking supplements of enzymes appears to improve digestion and the
absorption of nutrients suggests new research, commissioned by the
US-based National Enzyme Company.
Lutein supplements can reverse some of the damage done by 'dry'
age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the most prevalent form of
the disease, according to a study out yesterday.
A group of cereal scientists is looking to rewrite the definition
of a wholegrain to help consumers identify the healthy ingredient
in foods and lift their intake of wholegrains.
A novel source of omega-3 fatty acids, seeds from the South
American plant chia, could soon reach the European market after a
UK scientific panel concludes the ingredient is safe for
consumption.
The world's largest dairy ingredients business is aiming to ramp up
collection of colostrum from its suppliers to meet growing demand
for the ingredient in health products.
Kemin foods, the US manufacturer and marketer of nutritional
ingredients for the food and dietary supplement market is to launch
the first vegetarian lutein ingredient onto the market. The firm is
looking to drive this preservative...
Americans still have very healthy appetites for carbohydrates, with
only one out of four people on a low-carb diet actually
significantly cutting carbs, a new study claims.
PacificHealth Laboratories (PHLI), a nutrition technology company,
has announced a 64 per cent increase in net sales for its 2004
first quarter. The success has been attributed to the company's
Accelerade and Endurox R4 sports...
