Increasing the daily intake of selenium from dietary and
supplementary sources, could cut the risk of bladder cancer by 70
per cent, suggests a new study from Belgium.
First there were cosmeceuticals, now there are nutricosmetics -
orally-taken products to improve health and beauty that, according
to the latest market study, make up a rapidly-growing category.
BASF has announced that it is increasing worldwide prices for
vitamin B2 for animal feed due to increased production and
marketing costs - and an increase for the food grade is likely to
follow.
A pilot study conducted for Acatris provides evidence that its
LinumLife flax lignan product is bioavailable in human males,
allowing them to realises the health benefits propounded by
previous research.
Making the point of getting a daily egg, the yolk of which is a
rich source of lutein and zeaxanthing, could reduce the risk of
developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), suggest two new
studies from the University of Massachusetts.
Kyowa Hakko has developed a new fermentation process for the
production of the L-tyrosine, which will open up the amino acid's
use in nutritional products of non-animal origin and may help grow
the overall market.
Maize, bred to contain high concentrations of the pro-vitamin A
carotenoid, beta-carotene, did increase the vitamin A status in
gerbils, and could be used to tackle vitamin A deficiency, says a
new study.
The demonisation of spinach following last week's E.coli outbreak
could give salad-dodgers the excuse they have been looking for to
skimp on their recommended five to nine portions of fruit and veg a
day. Without communication...
Scientists from Brazil have reported that supplementing the diet
with the soluble dietary fibres, inulin and oligofructose, boosted
calcium absorption in rats by about 40 per cent, results that add
to an ever growing body of science...
Extracts from tomatoes offer heart health benefits by reducing the
accumulation of platelets that lead eventually to blood clots,
heart attacks and strokes, say two complimentary studies from the
UK.
The UK's Food Standards Agency has launched a consultation on the
marketing of foods for particular nutritional purposes (Parnuts),
which it expects will enable it to protect the consumer against
fraud.
A recently published meta-analysis of published studies provides
support for the inclusion of soy protein in place of saturated and
trans-saturated fats and cholesterol as part of a diet to prevent
and lower high blood cholesterol...
A recent study suggests thwarting vitamin K's function could hinder
bone health and contribute to the development of osteoporosis,
results that call into question a need for increased vitamin K
supplementation.
The board of the UK's Food Standards Agency yesterday agreed the
draft response to the EC discussion document on vitamin and mineral
levels with only minor changes, paving the way to approval of the
final response by government...
The EC yesterday launched a communication on the EU Distance
Selling Directive aimed at preventing rogue traders exploiting
loopholes created by new technologies and eroding consumer
confidence in products commonly sold in this way,...
Chinese ingredients supplier Fenchem is seeking substantial
equivalence for its Cholevel branded phytosterol under European
novel foods legislation, which it expects will be a big spark for
the product line.
A recent study suggests women who take multivitamins early in
pregnancy could reduce the risk of their child developing a brain
tumour - giving further leverage for marketing to this important
consumer group.
An extract derived from fresh blackberries has been seen to reduce
cancerous tumours and prevent the proliferation of cancer cells in
animal models, paving the way for further investigations into how
it could be used to support human...
BASF has announced an increase in the price of its feed grade
vitamin E products as of next week due to energy and raw material
costs, and it is "very likely" that food and
supplement-grade vitamin E price rises will follow.
BASF is introducing a new formulation of compressible vitamin A
suitable for the spectrum of specialist diets, giving its customers
one ingredient to meet the specifications of every market in which
their products are sold.
Frutarom has effected the next step in expanding its strategy to
expand its offering of natural ingredients for health, signing an
agreement with D-Herb that gives it exclusive global license to a
plant extract to reduce and stabilise...
A new epidemiological study has presented evidence that consumption
of fatty fish can help prevent the most common form of kidney
cancer in women, potentially providing yet another healthy point on
which to leverage sales of omega-3...
Organic milk producers took a blow Tuesday after UK food
authorities said their milk was not healthier than conventional
varieties just because it contained more omega-3.
Curcumin has been found to block activity of a hormone implicated
in the development of colorectal cancer - results which contribute
to a growing body of evidence pointing to the spice's
cancer-fighting potential.
Vietnam, one of the fastest-growing economies in south-east Asia,
is proving to be one of the most attractive markets for producers
of vitamins and minerals.
Danish company MediMush is seeking to introduce a new shiitake
mushrooms source of beta-glucan for dietary supplements sold in the
EU, and has sought substantial equivalence status under the bloc's
novel foods legislation.
People who eat salads have higher serum levels of vitamins C and E,
folic acid, and carotenoids, according to a large study of US
adults that suggests these nutrients are well absorbed in the body
from raw vegetables.
The new European Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation hit an
unexpected barrier to its adoption yesterday, since it was found to
contain the wrong comitology procedure. Rectifying the oversight
could take months and may re-open...
A new study from Sweden suggests that low folate levels may exert a
protective effect against colorectal cancer, a finding that could
have some bearing on discussions over mandatory folic acid
fortification in Europe.
In today's competitive food industry, healthy products mean healthy
sales but the scramble to keep up with the obesity backlash can
have dangerous repercussions.
A new method for extracting lycopene from watermelons developed by
US scientists could challenge tomatoes' pre-eminence as the source
of the antioxidant for foods and dietary supplements.
US-based Pharmachem Laboratories has signalled that it is stepping
up marketing of its StarchLite ingredient in Europe, with the
appointment of a specialist consultant.
A reduced calorie diet could delay the onset of Alzheimer's
disease, found a Mount Sinai School of Medicine study conducted on
primates - results that suggest healthy eating not only benefits
the waistline but also cognitive...
Move over caffeine. A new breed of energy drinks are referencing
illegal drugs in their marketing - but without actually containing
them - in a bid to capture the lucrative, party-going youth market.
Sensus is expecting a study assessing the prebiotic benefits of
inulin for formula-fed babies to help it in its efforts to target
the infant nutrition market in the coming year.
The effects of calcium supplementation on bone density in healthy
children have been seen to be minimal in a review study that
concludes it to be of limited public health importance - a finding
that could result in consumer confusion...
Finnish food group Raisio has downgrades its expectations for
full-year 2006 as it grapples with the weak performance by its
Finnish, Swedish and Russian food business and diagnostics, and
carries the costs of restructuring.
A conference presenting the health benefits of dietary unsaturated
fatty acids was widely attended by food technologists, indicating
that manufacturers are seeking to arm themselves with the latest
research as they strive to make...
Healthy ingredients, a must-have for any ingredient supplier these
days, are just as relevant in Asia as western markets, say
companies exhibiting at this week's Fi-Asia in Bangkok.
The first product from the collaboration between Kirin Breweries
and Yakult Honsha to develop health and functional foods will hit
the market next month. Called BBcube, it brings together a fibre
from Kirin and a bacteria from Yakult...
A small study into the effects of soluble and insoluble fibre on
blood pressure indicates that individuals with slightly high
cholesterol levels may benefit from including plenty of whole
grains in their diets.
The French government has launched the second phase of its
long-term initiative to combat rising obesity and promote healthier
eating, which includes campaigns to raise public awareness of
nutritional foods and the importance of taking...
Initial results from a new study investigating the effects of
lutein and zeaxanthin on skin health presented yesterday is
expected to open up a whole new market for suppliers of these
antioxidants in oral and topical beauty products.
Martek Biosciences is pressing ahead with its plan to grow sales of
its microalgae-derived DHA in European infant formula and
mainstream foods now that supply issues have been resolved, despite
pending patent litigation with competitors.
Demand and prices for glucosamine have stabilised after a
tumultuous couple of years, as the sheen of newness rubs off the
joint health ingredient and much-anticipated GAIT trial, though
positive, proves disappointing in design.
Supplements of the sunshine vitamin could cut the risk of
pancreatic cancer in half, says a study led by researchers at
Northwestern and Harvard universities.
The New Zealand food industry is wasting antioxidant-rich but
unattractive portions of vegetables that may be used as a source of
nutrients for supplements or the development of a new class of
fermented food products, say scientists...
Supplementing the diet of obese rodents with a compound found in
brown seaweed reduced weight by 10 per cent, and could be developed
as a natural extract to help fight the growing human obesity
epidemic, Japanese researchers told...
Researchers from Italy have reported that daily oral supplements of
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) improved the cardiovascular health of people
with heart failure, a result that has been welcomed by the company
behind the supplements used.