Niagen shown to be effective against diabetes complications in mice
A new study done on mice suggests that nicotinamide riboside can help restrict the development of insulin resistance and diabetic neuropathy.
Archives for May 31, 2016
Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe 2016
How to make supplement packaging sexier
Supplement players need to make their packaging sexier if they are to bat off competition from encroaching healthy food and drink products, says marketing expert.
EFSA panel concludes E 444 limit can be doubled
An EFSA re-evaluation of the safety data for sucrose acetate isobutyrate (E 444) as a food additive has doubled the acceptable daily intake limit (ADI).
Future microbiome studies boosted by ‘multi-omics’ approach
The combination of multiple ‘omics’ technologies will give greater insights into the gut microbial communities, identifying the populations that inhabit this ecosystem, according to researchers.
Germany backs proposal for legal definition of vegetarian and vegan food
Germany has formally adopted a proposal for a legally binding definition of vegan and vegetarian food - but will it spur the Commission into finally drawing up an EU-wide definition or will it be another barrier to trade for EU manufacturers?
Young urban males keenest to experiment
Germans give insect food a definite ‘maybe’
More safety data is needed for insects as a food and feed source a symposium organised by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has heard, with Germans more likely to accept them as a feed rather than food source.
Iron giant: Nestlé aims to iron out discolouration in fortified foods
Alterations to pH, complexation of iron and binding other micronutrients could minimise undesired colour changes in fortified foods, say Nestlé researchers.
Tart cherry supplements may speed recovery and boost performance: Study
Short-term supplementation with Montmorency Tart Cherry powder may reduce inflammatory stress and increase performance in aerobically trained individuals, says a new study.