Profits dip 11% at Swedish probiotic firm (sans Nestlé deal)
Pre-tax,half-year profits fell 11% to €4.54m at Swedish probiotics player BioGaia as distribution deals were modified or terminated.
Archives for August 20, 2012
Alpha-keto acids may boost training tolerance for athletes
Supplements of alpha-keto acids, analogs of amino acids, may improve exercise tolerance and enhance the stress-recovery state, says a new study.
Vitamin D may decrease lung infection risk in children: Study
Supplementation with vitamin D has been shown to slash the risk of winter time respiratory infection by half, according to a new randomised trial.
Supercharging nutrition: Shocking sweet potatoes' boosts antioxidant content
Sweet potatoes can literally be supercharged with nutrients, producing up to 60% more polyphenols, by using a simple electric current, say researchers.
EU enters botanical health claim crossroads
The health claim-making future of hundreds of botanical extracts is being debated at EU level after being put on hold almost two years ago by the European Commission.
Coconut water backed as ‘excellent’ sports drink for light exercise
Coconut water deserves its popular reputation as nature’s sports drink, according to a new scientific analysis presented at the 244th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS).
Buckwheat flour improves nutrition and texture in gluten-free bread, study
Buckwheat flour significantly improves the nutritional and textural properties in gluten-free bread formulations, a study has found.