Multiple benefits for novel sterol ingredient
A new plant sterol-based ingredient that has added minerals to benefit bone health and reduce blood pressure has gained regulatory approval for use on the European market.
Archives for April 7, 2004
Calls for common rules on botanicals
Manufacturers took a closer look at the rules governing botanical extracts in the US, Europe and Canada at the industry's first integrative medicine and natural healthcare exhibition this month. Calls heard for a common set of guideline across the world.
Lutein improves eyesight for AMD patients, suggests study
Lutein supplements can reverse some of the damage done by 'dry' age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the most prevalent form of the disease, according to a study out yesterday.
Enzyme supplements could improve digestive processes, new research
Taking supplements of enzymes appears to improve digestion and the absorption of nutrients suggests new research, commissioned by the US-based National Enzyme Company.
Zinc appears to improve ADHD treatment
Zinc supplements could increase the effectiveness of stimulants used to treat children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the most common childhood behavioural disorder that affects around one in every 25 school-aged children,...
Redefining wholegrains to improve consumer understanding
A group of cereal scientists is looking to rewrite the definition of a wholegrain to help consumers identify the healthy ingredient in foods and lift their intake of wholegrains.
Toffee ingredients firm to offer low trans fat version
Anticipating growing pressure on UK food manufacturers to cut the trans fats from food products, UK fudge and toffee ingredients firm Food Design joins the growing number of ingredients companies to offer alternatives, launching a replacement fat for...