Waste not want not: Faecal transplants effective against C.difficile infection
The transfer of stool from a healthy donor into a patient suffering from a bowel infection is a safe and effective treatment option, researchers from Germany have said.
Archives for October 2, 2016
Why Health Canada’s proposed overhaul of NHP regs are a concern to the industry
Health Canada is proposing to significantly change how natural health products and dietary supplements are regulated, with industry sources telling us the proposals are a concern.
Green tea compound ‘counteracts’ overeating effect of high-fat diet
Consumption of the green tea compound EGCG could help to stop daytime overeating brought on by a high-fat diet, claims research backed by Abbott Nutrition.
Frutarom offers benefits of Med diet with new CitrOlive ingredient
The powder ingredient was designed to bring the benefits of a Mediterranean diet, the manufacturer says.
Mice study on Kemin's spearmint and rosemary extract ingredient supports its learning and memory benefits
In a study funded by manufacturer Kemin and the VA Medical Center in St. Louis, spearmint and rosemary extracts improved age-related oxidation markers in brain tissue of SAMP8 mice.
Wide net cast by paper clouds issue of liver injury risk posed by supplements, critics say
A recent research paper that says the rate of liver injury attributed to dietary supplements is rising was called ‘disappointing’ by experts familiar with dietary supplement risk evaluation.
KD Pharma, Marine Ingredients merge to form world's third-biggest omega-3s supplier
A powerful new omega-3s player will enter the market with the announcement of a merger between KD Pharma and Marine Ingredients. The combination will form the third-biggest company in the omega-3s space, according to an executive.