Archives for June 15, 2018

CRO launches certification to vet quality of claims validation

Global Clinicals, a contract research organization (CRO) based in Los Angeles, has launched a certification the founder says will help companies differentiate themselves based on the quality of the research that backs the claims they make on their products.

HMOs not currently found in formula linked to food allergy risk

Breast milk HMOs linked to allergy prevention

The unique composition of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) found in breast milk may help reduce food allergy risk, new research suggests.

US ruling on vitamin C price fixing case could exacerbate trade tensions with China

A US Supreme Court decision on a longstanding vitamin C price fixing case could further inflame trade tensions with China, an expert familiar with the case has said.

Notes from Nutrition 2018 in Boston

The 'anti-aging' ingredient: Get to know nicotinamide riboside

Brands and suppliers are touting nicotinamide riboside (NR), a form of vitamin B3, as an 'anti-aging' ingredient. What validates it for that use?

‘Plasma protein’ start-up adds new study to back its claims for better absorption than ‘normal’ whey

Blood analysis of participants who ingested either ‘plasma-blasted’ whey protein or standard hydrolyzed whey protein isolate suggests that the former is more bioavailable.