Chr. Hansen and Novozymes unveil future merged company name: ‘Novonesis’
Danish bioscience companies Novozymes and Chr. Hansen have disclosed the name of their upcoming merged entity.
Archives for December 13, 2023
Higher second trimester iron and vitamin D levels minimize depression symptoms later in pregnancy
Getting enough iron and vitamin D during the second trimester of pregnancy was related to less maternal depression symptoms during the third trimester, according to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Jennifer Davis Alexander, PhD, Founder & CEO, Dr. Jen Knows Skin
The holistic skin scientist details her journey as the second Black person in the US to get a PhD in cosmetic science and how she came to be comfortable in her own skin.
FDA & Pharmavite join speaker roster for the DSHEA Summit
Dr Cara Welch, Director of FDA’s Office of Dietary Supplements Programs, and Christine Burdick-Bell, EVP & General Counsel at Pharmavite, have confirmed their participation in the NutraIngredients-USA’s landmark DSHEA Summit.
Kerry Group to acquire lactase enzyme business from Chr. Hansen, Novozymes
Through the acquisition, Kerry will add enzyme technology that helps create lactose-free and sugar-reduced dairy products.
Brown seaweed a “promising strategy” for blood sugar management: review
A new systematic review observes that brown seaweed consumption, specifically Laminaria digitata, Undaria pinnatifida, Acophyllum nodosum, and Fucus vesiculosus species, are significantly associated with improvements in postprandial blood glucose levels.
Study: Probiotics plus l-glutamine and biotin improve quality of life for ulcerative colitis patients
New research concludes supplementation with probiotics, L-glutamine and biotin can improve body composition parameters, thereby increasing overall quality of life of patients with ulcerative colitis (UC).
Vitafoods Asia 2023
Sports and gut health: Fermented whey protein, synbiotic blend could help tackle widespread problems
There is a widespread, unmet demand for products to support gut health among athletes and active lifestyle consumers, with almost nine out of 10 sports people suffering from gut problems.