Daily supplementation with fish or soy oil has been shown to
increase elderly people's heart rate variability (HRV) and may
stave off the risk of sudden cardiac death in the short term, write
researchers in April's issue...
A report recommending measures to reduce trans fat consumption in
France raises questions about the safety of conjugated linoleic
acid (CLA), currently being marketed for its weight loss benefits,
and also considered a trans fat...
Taking DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) supplements could reduce risk of
children with high cholesterol developing heart disease in later
life, suggests a study carried out at the University of California,
San Francisco and published in...
Supplements of conguated linoleic acid (CLA) taken for two years
helped overweight adults keep their body fat mass down, without
having to restrict calories or change exercise habits, shows a
study published today.
A public share offering by Malaysian company Hovid this week will
help its subsidiary Carotech, the supplier of palm-derived vitamin
E products, grow its business.
Manufacturers of two thirds of fish oil supplements sold in the US
comply with the strictest standards to remove environmental
contaminants, concludes a survey published by Environmental Defense
(ED) yesterday.
Finnish plant sterol maker Raisio has acquired a 25 per cent stake
in Polish dairy Obory that will allow it to launch new Benecol
products in the emerging market.
Fish oil supplements and foods fortified with marine-source omega-3
fats on the UK market have gained the scientific go-ahead to
promote the heart health benefits of their products.
Martek Biosciences continued to bend a steep growth curve in 1Q
2005, racking up operating profit of $11.1 million - a 363 percent
increase on the prior year period. But instead of resting on its
laurels and watching the cash roll...
Further support for the action of omega-3 fatty acids on
inflammatory conditions comes from new research on lipids in humans
that are triggered by aspirin, as well as fish oil.
US-based PharmaNutrients has developed a digylceride form of the
fatty acid CLA, which it says could offer enhanced fat loss through
an additional mechanism, reports Dominique Patton.
Spanish olive oil R&D firm Genosa I+D has gained regional
government backing for its novel function food ingredients, which
look set to boost the olive oil sector as it copes with changes to
EU funding.
Canadian biotech firm Forbes Medi-Tech said this week that it has
gained European approval to market its cholesterol-lowering
ingredient Reducol in seven new food applications.
A new study suggests that cetylated fatty acid may help improve
general health of osteoarthritis sufferers by improving their
exercise trainability, thanks to improved balance and pain relief.
UK speciality oils supplier Croda International said sales to
cosmetics and supplement customers rose 8 per cent last year,
helped by expanded capacity in fish oil concentrates and new
product launches.
PharmaNutrients has taken further steps to build up its position in
the CLA market by filing the first structure-function claims for
the body composition benefits of its branded CLA (conjugated
linoleic acid) product CLA One.
General Mills has become the first company to introduce a yogurt
product containing cholesterol-lowering plant sterols to US
consumers, through its Yoplait brand.
Ocean Nutrition Canada (ONC) has purchased a new production
facility in Arcadia, Wisconsin, to meet growing demand of its
omega-3 EPA/DHA ingredients from food and supplements manufacturers
in the US.
PharmaNutrients has been granted a new patent for its combination
of CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) with glucosamine and ascorbic
acid, used to address inflammation-related disorders, reports
Jess Halliday.
Martek Biosciences has signed a non-exclusive license agreement
with Kellogg, under which it will supply the consumer foods giant
with the omega-3 fatty acid DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) for use in a
new line of fortified foods.
Israeli lipids producer Enzymotec is offering the brain health
nutrient phosphatidylserine (PS) in concentrations of up to 90 per
cent, allowing manufacturers to use smaller capsules and increase
dosages.
Martek Biosciences has been preparing for future expansion of its
nutritional oil production facilities by raising $81.4 million in
its common stock sell-off.
DSM has reached an agreement with China's leading pharmaceuticals
group to buy out its stake in a vitamins joint venture,
strengthening the Dutch group's presence on the Chinese market,
reports Dominique Patton.
Remington has become the latest company to introduce a
cholesterol-lowering alternative to statin drugs, which can cause
potentially serious side effects.
Meat and dairy products with higher levels of the healthy fat
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) could be available in just three
years, say scientists at the Rowett Research Institute in Scotland.
Lipid Nutrition is expanding its Marinol line of marine-based
omega-3 fatty acid products in the US, offering functional foods
manufacturers higher stability, odorless options and additional
formats.
The type of dietary fats consumed by middle-aged men may be more
important than reducing total fat intake to lower the risk of dying
from heart disease, suggests a study out yesterday.
Cosmeceuticals, or supplements that target skin health and beauty,
are seeing fast growth in Europe since emerging as a new concept
but much of the growth so far has come from a handful of brands,
reports Dominique Patton.
Laboratory results showing that oleic acid dramatically cuts the
expression of a gene involved in the development of breast cancer
have been acclaimed as a major breakthrough in understanding the
benefits of the Mediterranean diet.
Canadian Neptune Technologies & Bioressources has signed a deal
with Pharmanex that will dramatically widen the distribution of
marine biomass extract Neptune Krill Oil (NKO) over the coming
year.
2005 is barely underway but Canadian Forbes Medi-Tech is already
looking forward to a bumper year. The biopharmaceutical company
yesterday announced revenue guidance of C$21 to C$22 million for
the fiscal year ending 31 December 2005...
Taking supplements of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) appeared to
restore normal blood vessel function in children with inherited
high cholesterol, report researchers.
German group Cognis, the supplier of plant sterols and CLA, is
considering the issue of a €500 million bond to fund a dividend
payment to its private equity owners, it said last week.
Dutch health insurer VGZ is to reimburse policyholders who buy
Unilever's range of cholesterol-lowering margarine, yoghurt and
milk products in a bid to reduce medical costs related to heart
disease, it said yesterday.
People who eat oily fish or take fish oil supplements score 13 per
cent higher in IQ tests and are less likely to show early signs of
Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study in Scotland.
Consuming products with plant sterols as well as exercising may
offer additional benefits for those at risk of coronary heart
disease, say Canadian researchers.
German ingredients firm Nutrinova is expanding its presence in the
omega-3 market with new projects underway with Chinese supplement
makers and producers of infant nutrition products.
Martek Biosciences last week announced its year-end results, noting
increased revenues and "robust growth" due primarily to higher
sales of nutritional products to the company's infant formula
licensees.
The controversial issue of nutritional profiles will remain one of
the biggest hurdles for EU legislation on health claims but recent
reports suggest that Germany may be ready to concede some elements
of profiling, reports Dominique...
Naturade announced yesterday that it has begun shipping a new line
of celadrin joint health products to rival gluosamine alternatives
already on the market.
A major EU research programme, under discussion at a meeting in
Brussels today, could help food manufacturers target the
increasingly affluent, elderly consumer with products designed to
make their lives longer and more comfortable.
Canadian group Forbes Medi-Tech today announced that a Finnnish
healthcare company will be the next firm to benefit from its
cholesterol-lowering plant sterols.
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