Archives for May 20, 2021

Guest Article

Key research challenges in validating immune system benefits

Despite huge consumer and industry interest in immunity, the list of food components that have gained regulatory approval for immune-support health claims is still limited to a handful of vitamins and minerals. Anita Hartog, Senior Scientist Nutrition...

'First of its kind' study indicates prebiotic can reduce anxiety

A "first of its kind" clinical trial has shown the ability of Biotis GOS, the galacto-oligosaccharide prebiotic ingredient by FrieslandCampina Ingredients, to reduce self-reported anxiety in young women.

Clean label

Clean label is fast becoming the expectation, not the exception

Consumers are increasingly reading product labels and searching out ‘clean’ ingredients lists that are shorter and feature recognisable ingredients that are sourced from nature. Artificial or chemical ingredients are the main undesirables, while there is...

OptiBiotix calls on nutraceutical industry to unite in obesity battle

OptiBiotix is urging the nutraceutical industry to redouble efforts into developing weight managing products in response to a new report highlighting record numbers of obesity-related hospital admissions.

Bucking the diabetes trend? Consumption of sea buckthorn for five weeks decreases fasting blood glucose in prediabetics

Consumption of sea buckthorn fruit puree for five weeks has been found to decrease fasting plasma glucose levels in people with prediabetes, according to a study conducted in China.