Blueberries may reverse age-related mental decline: Rat study
Supplementing the diet with blueberries for one month may slow and even reverse the decline in mental function associated with age, suggest results of a new study with lab rats.
Archives for December 21, 2010
Albion gets patent for hypoallergenic metal chelates
The US Patent Office has granted a patent to Albion for its hypoallergenic metal amino acid chelates, ingredients that can be used by the growing population of people with food and chemical sensitivities and allergies.
Sales are niche, but “omega-3 craze” is not over, says industry
High-profile omega-3 product withdrawals or underperforming products do not signal a crisis in the category, rather an acknowledgement of its nascent status, industry figures have said.
Mars: Cocoa flavanols show prebiotic potential
Flavanol compounds derived from cocoa may boost the populations of beneficial bacteria in the intestine, says a new study from Mars and the University of Reading.
CRN partnership to promote nurse practioners’ supplement advice
Highlighting the role played by nurse practitioners within the dietary supplement industry and educating consumers about the services they offer are the twin aims of a new partnership forged by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the American...
DSM buys Martek’s “algae platform” for $1bn+
Royal DSM will drive Martek’s predominantly US-based, omega-3 DHA infant nutrition business to new shores, and fast-track its food and beverage ambitions, after having its billion-dollar bid accepted by the Maryland company’s Board.
The opportunities and obstacles for gut health science
It’s been a bad year for good bacteria: A raft of negative health claims opinions from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has left many in the industry predicting trouble ahead for probiotics and prebiotics in Europe. But Professor Tine Rask...