Total polyphenol intake may determine blood pressure benefit of Mediterranean diet: study
Higher intakes of dietary phenolic acids, abundant in the Mediterranean diet, are associated with blood pressure, according to a new study in Nutrients.
Archives for September 27, 2017
When formulating probiotics for children, functional foods might not be the best delivery format, expert argues
As more brands incorporate nutritional ingredients into foods and beverages to meet consumer demand for functional foods, one probiotic expert discourages the practice for brands formulating for children and teenagers.
Should women on a paleo diet be taking iodine supplements?
The paleo diet may increase the risk of iodine deficiency, says a new study that calls for iodine supplementation for people adhering to the growing trend.
Vitafoods Asia 2017
Entering Japan: New supplement and functional food players must entice 'brand-loyal' older consumers
Supplement and functional food firms looking to enter the Japanese market with new products tailored for the ageing population must overcome high levels of brand loyalty to stand any chance of success, according to one expert.
European agencies highlight high levels and banned substances in supplements.
European authorities have informed the EU of a number of dietary, food and sports supplements that contain either ingredients that exceed permitted levels or unauthorised substances.
Chr Hansen taps into billion dollar trends with fermented plant-based yoghurt cultures
Chr Hansen has developed cultures for lacto-fermented soy and coconut yoghurts with the taste, texture and healthiness of traditional dairy. ‘It’s still niche but we want to be the first innovators here,” the firm says.
Too much dietary manganese could cause staph heart infections, says study
A study has found that excessive consumption of dietary manganese could increase the risk of heart infection by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus (staph).