Scientists probe omega-3 DHA as anti-obesity agent
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.
Archives for November 20, 2006
DSM uses Actilease system for branded ingredients
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.
Chr Hansen positive about ingredients future
Chr Hansen, which experienced growth in all business areas and regions in 2005/06, expects to continue its upward trend.
Weekly Comment
Self-entitlement and food: the globally irresponsible spiral
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.
Fish oil prices squeeze omega-3 manufacturers
Omega-3 fish oil manufacturers have been feeling the crunch as their crude oil suppliers have upped prices by about 15 percent in the past year, which could in turn spike prices for formulators as well.
Oragenics plugs oral probiotics
Biopharmaceutical company Oragenics, is looking to use probiotics for oral applications as a result of what it claims is positive data from a clinical trial for its oral probiotic mouthrinse, Probiora3.
SOD supplement may protect against AMD
A superoxide dismutase (SOD) supplement, GliSODin, boosted antioxidant levels by 30 per cent in mice and could protect against AMD, French researchers have reported.