Microencapsulated bioactive compounds may boost availability: Rat study
Omega-3 fish oils, resveratrol, and tributyrin may have greater bioavailability when delivered in a in a microencapsulated emulsion form, according to new research.
Archives for February 28, 2011
Applicants “likely” to sue over EFSA water-dehydration claim rejection
The German lawyer and professor of nutrition who three years ago submitted a European Union health claim linking drinking water and dehydration say it is “more than likely that we will sue” after EFSA rejected their claim last week.
DSM begins Martek integration
Royal DSM has kicked the integration of its new €800m wholly-owned subsidiary, Martek Biosciences Corporation, into life by establishing a special integration unit to manage the US-Dutch-Swiss deal.
Growing need to explore alternative omega-3 sources
Fish alone cannot meet the long chain omega-3 requirements of a growing world population and other dietary sources must be considered, a policy academic will warn at Global Summit on Nutrition, Health and Human Behaviour in Belgium this week.
Pecan antioxidants may aid heart health: Study
Antioxidants in pecans may help contribute to heart health and disease prevention, according to new research.