News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
Changing lifestyles means double-digit growth in demand for whey protein supplements and that calls for major investment as suppliers race to keep up, according to leading whey protein manufacturer Volac.
Infants suffering from conditions that put them at risk of impaired growth could be supported by nutritional strategies that aim to boost their protein intake during the first few months, heard delegates at a recent event organised by Nestlé.
EFSA health claim opinions
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) health claims panel has “little understanding of gut microbial ecology” leading pre- and probiotic academics have said.
The potential beneficial effects of select bacterial strains are dependent on the organisms being alive, says a new study that supports the WHO definition of probiotics as being ‘live microorganisms’.
Long-term use of vitamin E supplements may be associated with a reduced risk of the motor neurone disease ALS, according to new research.
A novel process for enriching bread and pasta with vitamin B2 could be extended to a wide range of cereal based foods and beverages, claims new research.