Omega-3 DHA’s brain health benefits may emerge in later childhood
The potential brain health benefits of increased intake of DHA at birth may take several years to emerge, according to data from a small cohort of children.
Archives for June 26, 2013
Mint confectionery oral care claims rising, says Mintel
Around a quarter of recent product launches in the tablet confectionery category have made claims for breath freshening or oral care. Mintel explores the latest flavor trends and health claims in the most common sub-group: Mints.
Probiotics have no benefit for IBS, finds new RCT data
Consumption of a probiotic containing functional food product has no clinical benefits for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) when compared to a placebo treatment, according to new clinical trial data.
Against the peptide: EFSA acknowledges elasticity/wrinkle benefits but rejects skin health claim
German supplier Gelita says general food law can be a place for skin health and beauty claims after the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) rejected its peptide-based skin health claim.
Daily iron supplement improves baby birth weight, meta-analysis confirms
Taking a daily iron supplement during pregnancy is directly associated with significant increases in birth weight and a reduction in risk of maternal anaemia and low birth weight babies, according to a new meta-analysis.
Food Supplements Europe elects chair
Ingrid Atteryd has been appointed chair of the new Food Supplements Europe trade group and will serve for two years.
International probiotics group engages EFSA over evidence ‘totality’
The increasingly vocal International Probiotics Association (IPA) has sent a series of formal questions to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) about evidential requirements for probiotics.
Case study
Quantec sees Japan as Asian entry point for dairy bioactive compounds
Much is made of New Zealand’s trade ties with China, but now a Kiwi dairy biotechnology company is now looking to break into Japan with its patented milk protein ingredients.