AquaNova has developed a new system using its NovaSol
nanotechnology to combine two active substances for fat reduction
and satiety into a single nano-carrier - an innovation said to be a
new approach to intelligent weight management.
Supplements of B-vitamins lowered homocysteine levels but did not
reduce the risk of heart disease, heart attack or stroke for
high-risk patients, report two new studies - findings that cannot
be applied to the general population.
Nutrition is an important area for EFSA and the agency should
become more involved in it in the future, said stakeholders at last
week's consultative platform in Parma, Italy.
French food giant Danone is set to announce plans for a new dairy
plant in Bangladesh to provide nutritious foods to low-income
consumers, following successful entry into a number of similar
emerging markets.
The momentum behind the roll out of BioGaia's Reuteri to
international markets shows no sign of slowing, with the
announcement of a new agreement with Ferring Pharmaceuticals to
sell the drops in Spain, Portugal, Czech Republic...
Ginger could help protect against kidney damage, a condition said
to threaten one in three diabetics, if the results of an animal
study published in Food Chemistry are also seen in humans.
In a new study red cabbage was seen to reduce the build-up of
certain plaques in the brain that could cause Alzheimer's disease,
the most common form of dementia that costs the UK an estimated £15
billion (€ 22 billion) every...
BioGaia's patented Reuteri drops are set to start making an
appearance in pharmacies and drug stores in Great Britain and
Ireland this year, through a newly announced exclusive license
agreement with Forest Laboratories UK.
The EU has given the green light for the use of Merck Eprova's
Metafolin, a patented form of folate with superior bioavailability,
in dietary supplements and dietetic foods in the EU, thereby giving
formulators the means to differentiate...
Conflicting study results concerning the benefits and safety of
vitamin E are causing confusion amongst consumers, even though they
are open to debate from fellow scientists and members of the
supplements industry.
A combination of foods like soy, plant sterols, almonds and viscous
fibres, could reduce LDL-cholesterol levels by 20 per cent, and
work better together than independently, says a new study.
A new report published by the European Nutrition for Health
Alliance (ENHA) has drawn attention to the issue of malnutrition in
Europe's ageing population - a problem it says is widespread but
receives considerably less attention...
Many overseas companies selling nutraceuticals in Europe are
risking having their products removed from the market as they have
not gone through the correct regulatory channels, warns a
consultant to the natural products industry.
A diet rich in sources of vitamin C could cut the level of markers
for inflammation by 45 per cent, a result that needs verifying by
supplementation studies, says a new study.
A new pilot study gets underway today to assess the effect of fish
oil supplements in children at a residential school who have
experienced severe emotional, behavioural and social difficulties.
A new Commons Select Committee inquiry into technologies to enhance
sporting performance has been launched in the UK, which industry
insiders say presents sports nutrition companies with opportunities
for promotion.
Acatris has unveiled a new odourless L-selenomethionine, which it
says will facilitate use of the more bioavailable form of selenium
in tablets and capsules without affecting sensory properties.
Gamma-tocopherol, the major form of vitamin E consumed in the
American diet, and becoming more popular in dietary supplements,
produces metabolites that are toxic to cells, claims a new study.
South Africa's WellCo Health is set to formulate its first private
label dietary supplements, thanks to a joint venture with retailer
Woolworths for a full range of products for adults and children.
The gamble by US authorities 15 years ago to let the industry deal
with benzene residues in soft drinks has failed, and instead only
kept those who needed to know in the dark.
Folic acid from fortification and supplements may reduce the
severity of birth defects, as well as preventing the rate of
defects, leading experts to again call for increasing fortification
levels.
MEPs have reasserted their position over the proposed EU regulation
on nutrition and health claims, tabling 269 amendments at second
reading in response to a common position that took no account of
the majority of their opinions.
Science fiction or science fact? Could we soon be stopping off for
a quick genetic test to let us know which foods and supplements to
take to reduce our risks of certain diseases?
Norwegian omega-3 producer Epax has announced it has de-mergered
from its parent company Pronova Biocare, after experiencing 25 per
cent growth for 2005.
Europe should follow Denmark's example and force food makers to
clearly label the presence of trans fats, a move that would bring
huge health benefits and bring European labelling into line with
the US.
Including a rice bran fraction in dietary supplements or functional
foods could lower blood pressure, says Japanese researchers who
have developed a new method of rice bran extraction.
Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate supplements "significantly
decreased" knee pain for people suffering from moderate-to-severe
osteoarthritis - a message that may not be getting through to
consumers.
Soy protein isolates (SPI), and not soy isoflavones, are associated
with lowering blood fat levels, and reduce the risk of
cardiovascular disease (CVD), claims a new study.
Halting the deadly rise in childhood obesity will not be achieved
without stronger leadership from the top, warns a stark new report
from three UK watchdogs.
UK-based Works With Water Nutraceuticals have announced the launch
of a range of flavoured spring waters with proven health benefits,
claimed to be the first of its kind in the UK to bring the Active
Health Drinks benefits to spring...
Regular eating of flavonol-rich chocolate can cut the risk of death
from cardiovascular disease (CVD) by half, reports a long-term
study of elderly men.
The dust is settling on the WHI trial. First came the news that
low-fat diets didn't reduce the risk of breast or colorectal cancer
or cardiovascular disease, then came news that vitamin D and
calcium supplements don't protect...
America's soft drinks association said it would have to look again
at benzene in drinks, after new tests revealed to
BeverageDaily.com suggest it and food safety authorities
failed to stamp out a problem.
Following last week's claims and counter claims that dietary
supplements may offer protection from avian flu, Stephen
Daniells looks into statements that selenium supplements may
offer protection.
Declining numbers of graduates entering the food industry is
seriously threatening the sectors ability to meet the needs for
further growth, warns the IFST.
The benefits of omega-3, protein, and essential vitamins and
minerals from oily fish outweigh the risks of pollutants, say
American experts, as British scientists find pollutant levels are
falling.