Vitamin K2 battles vascular calcification: Study
A vitamin K2-based GLA protein (MGP) matrix can inhibit vascular calcification according to an industry sponsored study published in Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation.
Archives for December 20, 2013
'Proactive approach' key to staying relevant in dairy: NIZO
In order to remain relevant after 65 years in the dairy industry, NIZO Food Research has adopted a more “proactive approach” to its work, CEO Ad Juriaanse told DairyReporter.com.
“The impact of this longer-term erosion of the relationship with consumers will be profound.”
Appraised: 12 months in the life of the world’s toughest health claims regime
Widely despised and foreseen as an innovation crusher and healthy foods/supplements market wet blanket, we asked how life under the controversial EU nutrition and health claims regulation (NHCR) is panning out.
'No evidence' iron levels are linked to hardened arteries
Long-held beliefs that the hardening of the arteries involved in atherosclerosis is linked to the body's iron levels may be unfounded, according to new research from UCLA.
BCAAs, Vitamin Angels, and adulteration of botanicals: Key lessons from NutraIngredients-USA’s special editions – Part 2
From brain health to muscle building, and from malnutrition to botanicals, our special editions have set record traffic levels for their in-depth articles and exclusive content. Here, we have the second part of our round-up of the key lessons from the...
Centralised novel food authorisation moves closer
Centralising novel food regulation at EU level should allow safe and innovative food to reach the European market faster, the European Commission (EC) has said.