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A blend of policosanol, tomato extract, grape procyanidins and Oenothera biennis may reduce LDL and total cholesterol, according to a new study funded by Italian botanical extract supplier Indena.
The 2012 Vitafoods Europe programme will feature Dr Stephen DeFelice, the man who came up with the term ‘nutraceuticals’ in 1989.
An increased focus on food and nutrition is expected to become a major sales growth driver at DuPont in 2012, according to the company’s executive vice president James Borel.
Israeli supplier Frutarom has expanded its Negev desert algae polysaccharide production potential by 30% to 10 tons in response to growing demand for the skin health products it is used in.
Tens of thousands of potentially malnourished infants are taking part in the largest ever study to determine the effectiveness of vitamin A supplementation in reducing infant and toddler mortality and morbidity.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has announced new implementing rules on how to manage declarations of interest and independence in its scientific decision making process.
High intake of the omega-3 fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) could help protect the aging brain, according to research.