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Following the juxtaposition of two CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) studies in a communiqué from Ohio State University, Cognis and the lead author have spoken out to clarify what they say is a misrepresentation of the results.
Dairy remains the most popular category for new probiotic, prebiotic and synbiotic product launches in Europe, but manufacturers of baby foods, snacks and beverages are latching on to the concept, indicates data from Mintel.
Creatine, the popular nutritional supplement used by athletes to boost performance, may increase muscle strength in people with muscular dystrophies by about nine per cent, says a new review.
French dairy group Danone has bought complete control of its Japanese joint venture, lured by the promise of riches from rapidly growing consumer demand for healthy dairy products.
The lycopene content of orange tomatoes is more bioavailable than the form of lycopene found in the red variety, says new research from the US.
An Italian company has patented a process for the extraction of lycopene from tomato waste, which could lead to a cheaper source of the natural carotenoid and spur its use in more areas.