Archives for May 28, 2009

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Symposium details Calcium-Vitamin D fracture potential

By Neil Merrett

As research continues into the role of calcium and vitamin D in maintaining bone health, a new study suggests a possible link between their combined supplementation and reduced hip fracture rates in the elderly.

Kyowa Hakko affirms GRAS for citicoline

By staff reporter

Kyowa Hakko’s citicoline brain health ingredient, Cognizin, is set to make its first appearance in functional foods following self-affirmed GRAS designation.

Probiotic chocolate springboards off Activia success

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Barry Callebaut has launched its ProBenefit probiotic chocolate for food manufacturers in the US, saying that Dannon’s Activia advertising has boosted consumer awareness of probiotics’ potential benefits.