Chr. Hansen and Novozymes unveil future merged company name: ‘Novonesis’
Danish bioscience companies Novozymes and Chr. Hansen have disclosed the name of their upcoming merged entity.
Archives for December 13, 2023
Higher second trimester iron and vitamin D levels minimize depression symptoms later in pregnancy
Getting enough iron and vitamin D during the second trimester of pregnancy was related to less maternal depression symptoms during the third trimester, according to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition.
No supplementary payments for FrieslandCampina farmers in 2023 as dairy co-op looks to cut 1,800 jobs
Dairy farmers supplying Dutch dairy co-operative FrieslandCampina won’t receive supplementary cash payments for 2023 due to ‘disappointing’ financial results, the business reported.
Brown seaweed a “promising strategy” for blood sugar management: review
A new systematic review observes that brown seaweed consumption, specifically Laminaria digitata, Undaria pinnatifida, Acophyllum nodosum, and Fucus vesiculosus species, are significantly associated with improvements in postprandial blood glucose levels.
Study: Probiotics plus l-glutamine and biotin improve quality of life for ulcerative colitis patients
New research concludes supplementation with probiotics, L-glutamine and biotin can improve body composition parameters, thereby increasing overall quality of life of patients with ulcerative colitis (UC).
Nutricia research highlights malnutrition in cancer patients
A new survey and study by Danone Nutricia Research highlight the importance of early nutritional intervention for patients with cancer and the potential for its Fortimel drink to support patients in meeting recommended protein intake.
Postbiotics supplementation improves exercise performance even at lower dose - six-week RCT
Supplementation of the postbiotic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum TWK10 (TWK10) has shown to reduce physical fatigue and improve exercise endurance even at a low dose, according to a six-week trial conducted by Synbio Tech, National University of Taiwan...