Drinking a whopping seven or more cups of coffee a day could cut
the risk of developing type-2 diabetes by over 40 per cent, say
Finnish researchers from the country's National Public Health
Institute.
Children and adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are
at an increased risk of vitamin D deficiency and could benefit from
supplements to avoid the health problems associated with not
getting enough of the vitamin.
Speculation that Swiss food group Nestle is mulling the acquisition
of Novartis' Gerber baby foods business at the same time as the
planned buy of the pharma giant's medical supplements unit is
gaining momentum, with analysts...
Clear definitions, terms and standards as well as far more research
into the potential problems of nanotechnology is needed before the
science is used to a greater degree in products, according to a
consumer survey by Germany's...
When the idea of fortifying staple foods with vital nutrients is
raised, the battlecry goes up from industry groups and advocates of
consumer choice: "Why should we bear the costs?" "Educate, and
let people make their...
Daily supplements of vitamin K could help to control
anticoagulation in over half the people taking the blood thinning
medication warfarin, scientists from the UK have reported.
New European standards and public awareness about contaminants in
fish oil are opening up a new marketing angle for omega-3, with
both finished product and fish oil companies touting their
product's purity.
Antioxidant-rich extracts from a wide range of berries, including
blueberries, strawberries and raspberries, could inhibit cell
growth and spread for a wide range of cancers, researchers from
UCLA have reported.
Vitiva is introducing a new variant of its Inolens rosemary extract
aimed at boosting stability of carotenoids and other natural
colourings, without the need for synthetic preservatives.
Regular consumption of the antioxidant rich green tea could reduce
blood lipid levels and cut the risk of developing heart disease,
suggests a small trial from Portugal.
Despite some controversy in reports of the benefits of folate
consumption on cardiovascular disease risk, the evidence is now
enough to recommend the vitamin for heart health, British
scientists have reported.
The first summary of responses to the EC discussion paper on
vitamin and mineral levels was presented in Brussels last week,
said to have identified the principle problems ahead of the next
stage.
EU stakeholders are moving closer to consensus over the setting of
maximum vitamin and mineral levels for the EU, said speakers at
Friday's EHPM/ERNA conference in Brussels, which unfolded without
major aggravation between participants.
A product containing DMV's dairy peptide Praventin to combat acne
is to hit the market in the UK, as interest in oral products to
solve beauty quandaries grows.
US scientists have identified a gene from wild wheat that could
increase protein and micronutrient content of its cultivated cousin
by 10 to 15 per cent, and could soon be used in food products with
enhanced nutritional value.
The setting of maximum vitamin and mineral levels across the EU is
still a hot topic in the UK House of Commons, with a new motion put
down this week calling on ministers to do all they can to protect
the natural health products industry...
A diet rich in vitamin E may protect middle-aged male smokers from
dying from diseases such as certain cancers and coronary heart
disease, says a new study.
Probiotics are stepping out of yoghurts and into other food
categories, as companies develop new techniques to counter
stability and survivability issues that have previously stymied
innovation.
Hydrolysed caseins from goat's milk could lead to a novel
ingredient to prevent the development of high blood pressure, if
results from a rat study can be translated to humans.
Malnutrition is not usually associated with the prosperous west,
but according to the European Nutrition for Health Alliance (ENHA),
which is lobbying for public health action at EU level, more than
50m Europeans are at risk.
Weight management was a topic on many people's lips at HIE in
Frankfurt last week, with a particular emphasis on satiety. But
while several satiety-boosting ingredients are grabbing industry
attention, are consumers ready for...
Nestlé underlined its intentions yesterday to get a head start in
the merging brain health market with the signing of an agreement
with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) to
investigate the role of nutrition in cognitive...
UK and Dutch food agencies are set to put their heads together over
how government and private sector can work together to address diet
and nutritional issues.
Carbery presented new developments in whey protein ingredients at
HIE in Frankfurt last week as it recognises they are increasingly
desirable for mainstream healthy products, not just the sports
nutrition and infant formula markets.
Frutarom has released another strong set of financial results for
3Q, gathering greater clout in the natural ingredients sector
through strategic acquisitions, launches and licenses.
After a turbulent two years following its IPO, Israel's Solbar is
back on track and is positioning to be a major force in the US as a
supplier of soy protein solutions.
Researchers in the US have found a way to genetically engineer
cottonseed to remove toxins, making it a potential source of
protein for undernourished populations.
Australian researchers found omega-3 fatty acids to be the most
promising nutrient for alleviating the symptoms of depression, a
finding that adds to the putative benefits associated with the
lipid.
Until consumers lose the attitude that they deserve and have a
right to goods from all over the world, our food systems and the
environment are at peril.
DSM Nutritional Products has unveiled a microencapsulation system
called Actilease, which may help formulators reduce costs and
target nutrients to the part of the body where they are best
absorbed.
A superoxide dismutase (SOD) supplement, GliSODin, boosted
antioxidant levels by 30 per cent in mice and could protect against
AMD, French researchers have reported.
The omega-3 fatty acid, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), suppressed the
development of fat cells in vitro, and could lead to
reductions in body fat, US researchers have reported.
Sustainability is a hot topic for the food industry, and a new
project by Leatherhead Food International aims to uncover new ways
in which companies can use bioactives from waste materials to
enhance human nutrition.
Discoveries in nanotechnology are affecting a range of aspects in
the food industry, from food safety to the molecular synthesis of
new products and ingredients, according to a survey of current
research by scientists.
With the cold season well and truly upon us, it seems that Brits
are turning to herbal remedies in a bid to stave off the sniffles.
Both Boots and the National Association of Healthfood Stores this
week reported an increase in sales...
A daily supplement of hydrolysed whey protein successfully lowered
blood pressure in hypertensive people, says a new study that backs
up results from animals.
LycoRed is bolstering its UK premix capabilities with a new lipid
formulation facility at its plant in Kent that will extend its
scope from powder blends for cereals to infant formula and other
oil based products.
Men who eat fish at least five times a week could slash the risk of
developing colorectal cancer by 40 per cent, compared to men who
ate fish less than once a week, Harvard researchers told the
American Association for Cancer Research's...
High consumption of soy-based foods during childhood could reduce
the risk of developing breast cancer later in life by 58 per cent,
say researchers from the US National Cancer Institute.
Cinnamon dietary supplements in Germany carrying health claims to
reduce blood sugar and help control type-2 diabetes should be
classed as 'medicinal products', and regulated as such, two federal
institutes have said.
Daily supplements of the French maritime park bark extract,
Pycnogenol, could reduce edema, a typical side-effect of
antihypertensive medications, by 36 percent in patients taking
these medications, says a new study.
New Zealand's Waitaki Biosciences is affirming its position in the
joint health market with the European launch of a new ingredient
named Calcium Peptacan at HIE in Frankfurt this week.
Increased bloods levels of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenioc
acid (DHA) could slash the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's
disease, suggests a new study from the US.
Supplements of B-vitamins do not offer protection from
cardiovascular disease, say the results of the US-based Women's
Antioxidant and Folic Acid Cardiovascular Study (WAFACS) - findings
that cannot be applied to the general...
Even though Americans are willing to spend money on healthy
products, they are less likely than other nationalities to make
long lasting behavior changes, according to a new report from
Business Insights.