Soy has little impact on cholesterol, finds new review
Soy protein has little impact on cholesterol levels, concludes a new review, that raises questions about an FDA-approved health claim.
Archives for January 24, 2006
BioGaia enters medical nutrition market with Novartis
A new agreement between BioGaia and Novartis Consumer Health will enable the development of new products based on its patented healthy bacteria Reuteri, specially for the medical nutrition market.
Tate & Lyle completes CCI acquisition
Tate & Lyle's acquisition of US speciality food ingredients firm Continental Custom Ingredients (CCI) could open new opportunities in the value added dairy ingredients sector.
Apple juice may protect memory in old age
Consuming apple juice may protect against cell damage that contributes to age-related memory loss, conclude researchers investigating the benefits in mice.
New evidence of fermented milk's effect on blood pressure
Researchers in Finland investigating the blood-pressure lowering effect of a fermented milk drink with a high tripeptide concentration have concluded that it shows potential as a dietary approach to hypertension management.
Health claims language blurs understanding of health benefits
Consumers fail to distinguish between different levels of health claims permitted on foods, reducing the impact of all claims, say researchers at the Federal Trade Commission.
AquaNova nanotech extends CoQ10 uses, bioavailabilty
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 and does away...