China to get revised dietary guidelines to boost omega 3 consumption
The Chinese Nutrition Society its to revise its dietary intake guidelines because of a marked increase in the nation’s intake of DHA and EPA fatty acids.
Archives for June 5, 2013
Probiotics may boost mental performance for diabetics: Animal data
Daily consumption of probiotics may improve the mental performance of lab animals with diabetes, says a new study that supports the potential benefits of an optimal microbiome–gut–brain axis.
Capsugel targets nutra and pharma sectors with liquid lipid technology
Pharma and supplement manufacturing giant Capsugel has launched a platform around lipids, liquids and semi-solid fill technologies targeting the food supplement and pharma sectors.
Could NAC supplements be a ‘hindrance’ for sports nutrition?
Supplements containing N-acetylcysteine (NAC), a precursor of glutathione, may hinder muscle performance and recovery, says a new study.
Creatine supplements safe, says new study
Supplements of creatine do not affect kidney function in resistance-trained healthy people, says a new study from Brazil that adds to the ingredient’s safety profile.
5 years on: The Lancet finds much to do for global maternal and childhood nutrition
Prestigious UK journal The Lancet has published a series of articles and studies assessing the problem of malnutrition among women and children, especially in the developing world. Five years it published another series of material on malnutrition, the...
Naturex CEO talks HQ expansion, green credentials and the memory of Jacques Dikansky
Naturex hosted 500 of its employees and guests the weekend just passed as it inaugurated a €12m expansion of its Avignon HQ in southern France. We caught up with CEO Thierry Lambert who said further expansion at its other global sites was very much on...