Bifidobacterium probiotic shows metabolic and anti-obesity benefits: RCT
Supplements containing Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 may reduce body weight and cholesterol levels in people with metabolic syndrome, says a new study from Brazil.
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Mars taps ‘mainstream’ trend with protein chocolate launches
Mars has introduced Snickers and Mars bars packed with protein after spotting a trend that it says has become “mainstream”.
Dispatches from Food Vision Asia 2016
Multi-partner efforts light path to better nutrition
On-the-ground programmes in Singapore and beyond are significantly boosting nutrition levels for population groups that need it the most – like migrant workers – the inaugural Food Vision Asia congress was told this month.
EFSA takes on Ocean Spray’s novel cranberry extract following intake concerns
Ocean Spray Cranberries' novel food application for a cranberry extract powder has been passed onto the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) following member state intake concerns.
Vitafoods Europe: Geneva pulls nutrition levers
The NutraIngredients team will be at Vitafoods Europe in Geneva this week scouring the showfloor and conference halls for hot stories, engaging the industry and scrutinising the latest nutrition innovations.
Synbiotics show anti-eczema potential for kids: Meta-analysis
An international team of researchers report that synbiotics are most effective against eczema in children when multiple probiotic strains are combined with prebiotic fibers.