Celiacs may benefit from antioxidant supplements
Sufferers of celiac disease have significantly reduced antioxidant capacity, says a new study, and could need natural antioxidants and appropriate dietary supplements.
Archives for September 14, 2009
Matt Damon’s ‘Informant’ only part of the story, says ADM whistleblower
The man who blew the whistle on a price-fixing scheme at ADM – and now the subject of a Hollywood film called The Informant starring Matt Damon – is using his fame to help prevent cancer… with selenium.
Special edition: Market insights
Mintel: How to drive innovation in functional foods
Manufacturers of functional foods need to focus innovation on increasing adoption by current users, while also drawing new consumers to the category, reveals Mintel as part of a special NutraIngredients series canvassing analyst insight on the market.
Danisco develops heat-resistant probiotics
Ingredients giant, Danisco, has developed a processing technology it says “toughens up” probiotic cultures to extend high bioavailability shelf-life beyond five months.
Discretionary food fortification is a no go, confirms Canada
Canadian food regulator Health Canada has said it has no plans to implement proposed legislation for the discretionary fortification of food.
Snack Size Science: Soy’s promise for long-life
NutraIngredient’s Snack Size Science brings you the week's top science every two weeks. This week we look at the potential of soy to slow the ageing process and extend lifespan.
Antioxidant-rich melon extract may ease stress, fatigue
Daily consumption of a melon extract rich in the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD) may relieve stress and fatigue, suggest findings from a French study.