Omega-3 may be a hot topic on everyone's lips, but the industry
still needs to overcome negative perceptions about traditional
sources such as oily fish, according to research analysis by Frost
and Sullivan.
Researchers from Bristol have been awarded almost £9 million (€13
million)to continue research into child nutrition, a study that has
already delivered glowing results for omega-3.
Choline salt specialist Algry Quimica has indicated that demand for
its choline derivatives is continuing to rise thanks to growing
awareness of their uses in nutraceuticals.
Research indicates that blackcurrants could prevent the onset of
Alzheimer's disease, suggesting their extracts could be included in
a range of processed functional foods.
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) has hit the radar screens of functional food,
supplement and cosmetic formulators in recent years thanks to
positive study results. Now nanotech innovator AquaNova is offering
a new form that extends the applications...
The founders of omega oil company Equazen have taken the next step
towards advancing research in the field of fatty acids with the
formation of Equateq, which will operate out of a newly-aquired oil
processing plant and research facility...
Chemi Nutra is adding to a new phosphatidylserine (PS) ingredient
to its SerinAid PS family, SerinAid 70P, which will allow
formulators to use higher concentrations in supplement and
functional foods.
Two charities have issued a stark warning that unless there is a
major overhaul of UK food and farming policies, there will not be
enough healthy and nutritious food to eat in the future.
Fish oil supplements will be given to a group of children with
learning and behavioural difficulties in a new study to find out if
the omega-3 fatty acids can improve their condition.
The mental health market for dietary supplements is emerging as a
new health platform, according to a report from Frost and Sullivan,
but it's not all about baby boomers wanting to ward off
Alzheimer's. Rather, stressed-out...
Neptune Technologies and Bioressources has entered into an alliance
with Germany's Degussa over two projects that will facilitate the
use of its krill oil and potent derivatives in nutraceuticals and
foods.
The Atkins diet may have fallen out of favor with those looking to
lose weight, but new research suggests that a version of the
low-carb, high-fat regime could help control seizures in children
suffering from epilepsy.
The world's leading cocoa processor Barry Callebaut said yesterday
that it had new evidence to support the anti-cancer and anti-ageing
benefits of its healthy chocolate Acticoa.
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.
Blue California has become the exclusive US distributor of a new
line of water-soluble coenzyme Q10 ingredients, which are said to
be more bioavailable than standard forms of the co-enzyme.
Resveratrol, a compound found in grapes and red wine, lowers levels
of the amyloid-beta peptides that cause the plaques in the brain
leading to Alzheimer's disease, shows new research.
The natural vitamin E alpha-tocotrienol (TCT) may protect the brain
against stroke- and glutamate-induced degeneration, according to
researchers in a new animal study.
Americans may not be making the connection between brain health and
foods that are believed to promote it, suggests a survey conducted
on behalf of omega-3 oil producer Martek Biosciences.
Better methods for stabilizing fish oils are needed to protect
consumers from the toxic products produced when they go off, says a
team of New Zealand researchers.
Fortification of soy sauce with highly bioavailableiron can be an
effective way to reduce anaemia, even at low consumption levels,
according to a recent study.
Innovative food products that improve health are at the centre of
DSM's strategy for the next five years, and extra resources
allocated to R&D, small acquisitions and licensing new
technology should result in a greater number...
Keeping an eye on cholesterol can reduce the risk of heart disease
and stroke but it may also help ward off Alzheimer's disease,
according to new research.
Linoleic acid, a lipid found in plants like corn, sunflowers and
safflower, appears to help prevent Alzheimer's disease in many
people but in those with a genetic defect that makes them more
prone to the disease, it could prove...
Copper may stabilize cognitive decline in patients with Alzheimer's
disease, believe researchers in Germany who are conducting a
clinical trial to assess the effects of supplementation.
Broccoli, potatoes, oranges, apples and radishes all contain
substances that act in the same way as drugs used to treat
Alzheimer's, UK researchers will report today.
Eating foods rich in B-vitamins and folate, such as green, leafy
vegetables, could help prevent against age-related mental decline
according to a study published this month.
Scientists investigating the effects of green tea antioxidant EGCG
on mice's brains believe their positive results may signal its use
as a preventative or treatment of Alzheimer's disease in humans.
US supplement-makers have been quick to seize on the promise of
'wonder ingredient' CoQ10 with a throng of products hitting the
market in the last five years, according to Mintel. Nonetheless,
their wings have been clipped...
Europe's food risk assessment body has issued its opinion on
nutrition claims for products containing omega-3 fatty acids, which
will be used in forthcoming laws on nutrition and health claims.
The UK marketer of Shreddies breakfast cereal can continue to make
claims that the product helps boost children's concentration in
school but it must make their evidence clearer to viewers of their
ad, said authorities last week.
A new CoQ10 product, said to be more bioavailable than the commonly
marketed crystal form, is set to open up a number of food and drink
applications for the ingredient, already booming in supplement
form.
A strain of probiotic bacteria developed by Swedish firm Probi
doubled the absorption of iron from food in women participating in
a recent study, it revealed yesterday.
British vegetarians and vegans have lower but stable plasma
concentrations of omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs) compared to
their meat-eating compatriots, and the length of time a consumer
adheres to a vegetarian diet has no impact...
Older adults who consume at least 400 micrograms of folate from the
diet or supplements each day could more than halve their risk of
developing Alzheimer's disease, suggests a new study.
UK-based ReGen Therapeutics has been granted a US patent on its
peptide nutraceutical Colostrinin, which it is planning to
introduce in the North American market as a dietary supplement for
cognitive health.
An iron compound, developed to fortify foods in countries with high
rates of deficiency, is seeing interest from multinational food
makers looking to overcome the formulation difficulties experienced
with common forms of the mineral.
A review of studies investigating possible causes of cognitive
decline and dementia in later life has drawn attention to a lack of
vitamin B12 and other nutritional factors that may increase the
risk.
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