Inactivation of a vitamin K-dependent protein may contribute to the
development of varicose veins, says a new study that highlights the
role of supplementation for improving vascular health.
Mastertaste has developed a new line of natural botanical extracts
using a process that allows for specific aromatic factions to be
isolated, then blended into a custom solution for use in beverage
or dairy products.
Drinking five or more cups of green tea a day may reduce a woman's
risk of mouth cancer, but men may not experience similar benefits,
suggests a new study from Japan.
One of Chr Hansen's carotenoids is set to be used in hot chocolate
drinks sold from vending machines - and it will be aimed
at people who want to look beautiful.
Pectin, a type of fibre found in fruits and vegetables and may
induce programmed cell death in prostate cancer cells, suggests a
new laboratory study from the US.
Women who are at a high risk of heart disease are unlikely to
realise any benefit from taking antioxidant vitamins C, E or beta
carotene, concludes a major study - but nor are they likely to
suffer any harm.
Drinking fat-free milk after resistance exercise has a greater
effect on helping to increase lean body mass compared to soy or
carbohydrates in young male weightlifters, a study has concluded.
A new clinical study provided evidence that green tea catechins can
stimulate production of cancer-protective enzymes in people with
low natural levels - the first to demonstrate this effect in
humans, say researchers.
Consumers are bombarded with an overload of nutritional advice and
product marketing - be it from magazines, television shows, and
product advertising - and without a degree in nutritional science,
it's a wonder they can make...
The superfood and drink market is expected to almost double in the
ten year period up to 2011, says a report published today, with soy
products and exotic fruits leading the charge.
Probiotics, friendly bacteria with known benefits for intestinal
health, may boost the number of bowel movements and relieve
constipation, suggests a new pilot study from the Netherlands.
Just The Berries hopes its blackcurrant nutraceutical will help the
New Zealand firm break into the European market, which it says is
currently dominated by blueberry and bilberry.
Men with high blood levels of triglycerides, a risk factor for
artery hardening, may benefit from supplements of the omega-3
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), says a new study.
Green tea may stop the growth of colon tumours in their infancy,
suggests a new study using mice, but merely drinking green tea
offers no benefits against larger tumours.
New Zealand group Speirs Nutritionals hopes a new omega-3 plant
will help it branch into the European market and beyond, offering
both EPA and DHA molecules into a range of food products.
The European Commission has issued a paper to Member States
outlining the next step for the setting of maximum mineral and
vitamin levels across the bloc - with many highlighted for
exemption on the grounds of no evident safety concerns.
Groupe Danone expects to conclude its acquisition of nutrition
company Numico in the first half of November, the two companies
said today, setting a timetable for the French group's bid to lead
the field in health and nutrition.
Drinking more than three cups of coffee a day may decrease a
woman's rate of cognitive decline associated with age, but offers
no such benefits for men, suggests a study.
Chr Hansen's probiotic ingredients are to be used
in supplements marketed for children in Italy, thanks to
an agreement it says reflects the growing demand and opportunity
for pediatric probiotic supplements.
Vitiva is introducing a lutein ester ingredient extracted from
marigold flowers that is being aimed at enabling higher
dosages in dietary supplements in the US and Europe.
Supplementation with an olive extract decreased pain and
inflammation, and improved the quality of life of people suffering
from osteoarthritis, claims a new study.
BASF is increasing its annual capacity of the chemical intermediate
propionic acid - a major component in the production of vitamin E -
at two of its sites.
Tocotrienol, the less well known form of vitamin E, could prevent
the formation of new blood vessels, and therefore hold promise
against a range of diseases, suggests new animal study.
A daily multivitamin and mineral supplement may improve depressive
symptoms amongst the elderly, suggests a new trial from the
University of Sheffield.
Drinking skimmed milk after exercise may promote recovery and
rehydration better than water or an isotonic sports drink, suggests
a new study from the UK.
Tocotrienols, the other form of vitamin E long in the shadow of
tocopherols, offer interesting opportunities for industry thanks to
their unique properties, scientists from Ohio State told IFT
attendees.
NutraLease, the patented nano-scale delivery system for hydrophobic
nutraceuticals, could soon be entering the cosmeceuticals world,
its inventor said after yet another award.
Supplementation with the coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) may boost naturally
occurring antioxidant enzymes and endothelial function in
patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), researchers have
found.
A study of the nutritional benefits of goat milk, compared to cow
milk, at preventing iron deficiency could prove to be a huge
benefit to human health.
The European Commission has cleared Nestle's proposed
acquisition of Novartis's Gerber business, saying it would not
lead to an uncompetitive concentration in baby foods and
cereals.
A novel food application to use an ice structuring protein, derived
from a yeast, in low-fat ice cream has been recommended for
approval by the UK's Food Standards Agency.
A green tea extract has been launched by Danisco as a food
ingredient, reinforcing the perceived benefits of the antioxidant
and its "consumer friendly" appeal.
Using blue corn to make tortillas and other products may offer
significant benefits for dieters and diabetics, suggests a new
study from Mexico and Venezuela.
Codex has agreed to exclude the controversial precautionary
principle in its risk analysis standards, marking the end of a long
battle between the EU and trade groups.
People who are turning to complementary healthcare - including
green teas and echinacea - are set to spend £191m in Britain this
year alone, according to a new report.
Cured meat products are appearing on the market as 'naturally
cured', 'no nitrite added', 'without added nitrite' or even
'nitrite free' to promote a health image to consumers.
Industry expert...
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has released long-awaited
details on how companies can submit statements they wish to be
accepted as part of the EU's new legislation on health and
nutrition claims.
A €4.5m ($6.3m) investment in New Zealand firm EnCoate could help
it develop a technique to extend the shelf life of probiotics,
opening up the uses for the bacteria often found only in dairy
products.