Review backs sea buckthorn’s heart health benefits
A review of the evidence for the beneficial effects of sea buckthorn concludes that the nutrient rich plant may have some effects on heart health, but more research is needed.
Archives for February 18, 2011
Aker reports superb year as volumes soar
Krill supplier Aker has reported it’s ‘best year yet’, with impressive sales growth for its Superba Krill and Qrill brands and good harvests thanks to favourable weather conditions.
Special edition: Heart health
Heart health ingredients supply: From sterols to beta-glucan to vitamins K& E
In the final part of our special focus on heart health, NutraIngredients looks at supply of select ingredients: Who are the key suppliers, and what options are available?
Omega-3 may improve depression measures for seniors: Study
Daily supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may improve measures of depression in seniors with mild to moderate depression, according to new findings from Iran.
Baby milk campaign group claims EFSA oversight in DHA approval
An approved EFSA claims that omega-3 form DHA contributes to the visual development of infants risks misleading consumers, due to a committee oversight in approving the relevant health claim, says UK-based breast-feeding advocacy group Baby Milk Action.
Multi-million boost for Scottish functional foods
A new government funded project will see £4.4m (€5.26m) invested in the Scottish food and drink industry, in an attempt to bolster the market for products including fortified and functional foods and raise historically low investment levels.