Probiotics for mum during pregnancy may cut obesity in child: Study
Taking probiotics during pregnancy may lead to less diabetes during pregnancy and reduce the risk of obesity later in a baby’s life, says a new study.
Archives for February 16, 2010
Special edition: Antioxidants
Overview: The (seemingly) unstoppable antioxidant powerhouse
In the first instalment of this antioxidants special NutraIngredients scans a diverse global market that has barely been dented by the recession and continues to flourish amid consumer understanding that is often little more than surface deep.
Sara Lee targets kids with low-dose DHA omega-3 bread
Illinois-based food multinational, Sara Lee, has made its first leap into the functional bakery, omega-3 space with a DHA-fortified white bread aimed at children that has been backed by the Disney Corporation.
NutraCea agrees to sell cereal business to Kerry
Rice bran ingredients supplier NutraCea has agreed to sell its cereal ingredients business and certain related equipment to Kerry Group as part of its restructuring strategy.
Gel innovation promises weight management pill
A simple pill containing a gel based on cellulose may swell in the stomach and promote the feeling of fullness, says new research from Italy with implications for weight management.