Clinical trial supports BLIS M18’s oral health benefits
Lozenges containing Streptococcus salivarius M18, branded as BLIS M18, for 30 days resulted in significant improvements in multiple measures of periodontal health, says a new study from India.
Archives for January 29, 2015
Clinical trial backs probiotic strain to help reduce cold and flu in times of stress
Regular consumption of the probiotic strain Bifidobacterium bifidum R0071 is associated with more ‘healthy days’ and a lower reporting of cold or flu, according to new research in academically stressed student
Infant formula processing 'scan' could boost global output by 100,000 tonnes: NIZO
Infant formula manufacturers could collectively boost production by 100,000 tonnes a year by reviewing aspects of their operations, NIZO Food Research claims.
EFSA rejects white kidney weight loss appeal; firm points to ‘procedural stickling’
Malaysian pharma-nutra firm InQpharm is taking positives from its white kidney bean extract, weight management health claim rejection at the hands of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
French omega-3 player wins sustainability certification
French supplier Olvea has had its Friend of the Sea (FOS) sustainable fish oil sourcing certification renewed after passing fresh inspections from the fisheries and ingredients-funded body.
Researchers find key mechanism in green tea anti-cancer properties
Green tea and apple compound epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) may trigger a process which sees oral cancer cells killed while healthy cells are left untouched, according to US researchers.