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Supplements of aged garlic ( Allium sativum ) may reduce mean blood pressure by 5.0 mmHg in uncontrolled hypertensives, says a new study funded by Wakunaga of America Co. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1oUBiCi via IFTTT

A US trade group has made moves to increase transparency and traceability in the supplement market by requiring all its members to submit product labels. Should the EU be considering similar action? from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1RhmeF2 via IFTTT

Whey-based ice cream, an organic wheatgrass supplement and a herbal relaxing drink have won the Trailblazers contest hosted by Unilever and William Reed Business Media’s Food Vision event. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1nctj1K via IFTTT

Researchers hope a portable light test used on the lip will be an affordable and needle-free way to tackle iron deficiency in developing countries. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1TLBNtk via IFTTT

A magnesium-based therapy, applied through the skin, may ease the painful muscular symptoms of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) that affects around two in every 100,000 individuals in Europe each year. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1UunMkw via IFTTT

Kakadu Plum, an edible fruit produced by trees in the tropical woodlands of Australia, has emerged as a superfruit with antimicrobial properties that could replace chemical preservatives used by the seafood industry. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1RA01or via IFTTT

In US basketball lingo they call it playing small ball. Frutarom, which supplies flavors, fragrances and dietary supplement ingredients, has grown to one of the world’s largest companies in the category by acquiring many of the smallest firms. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1LL9fcW via IFTTT

A paradigm shift is needed to force delicate women’s health issues like vaginal infections and discharge out into the open, says industry microbiologist. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1RtGGFB via IFTTT

A probiotic blend may be able to prevent sensitisation and allergy to cow’s milk by changing an individual's gut bacteria, a study has suggested. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1QLl4HC via IFTTT

A recipe for making bread that could help diabetics better control blood glucose has been developed by food scientists from the National University of Singapore. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2109pEn via IFTTT

A start-up firm has found a way of sustainably sourcing the African fruit baobab whilst supporting rural economies and empowering growers in a region that has been described as an untapped source of superfoods. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1QLl4rj via IFTTT

New laws in the UK designed to wipe out the mostly online ‘legal highs’ black market that has run rampant in recent years, could impact foods, drinks and supplements, according to a legal expert. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1OzRtcs via IFTTT

Scientists have revealed how brain cells quickly adjust copper allocation according to where it’s most needed in developing neurons .  from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1XPqhxv via IFTTT

Be careful what you say about your competitors, it could be considered a health claim, the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has told supplement retailer Genr8online. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/24rL2nC via IFTTT

Military personnel undergoing high intensity training may benefit from HMB supplements, says a new study from the University of Central Florida, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Beer-Sheva, and the Israel Defense Forces. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1QAwkAj via IFTTT

New product development (NPD) is essential to address the nutritional needs of a child during its first 1000 days if health systems are to avoid the crippling cost of treating non-communicable diseases, warns a leading consultant and speaker at Food Vision next week. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/24rL27h via IFTTT

The global probiotics market is worth €32bn according to latest Euromonitor data and analysis presented recently at Probiota in Amsterdam – and that excludes fermented sour milks worth another €5.8bn. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1QAwkAh via IFTTT

Taking omega-3 supplements while pregnant may help prevent or reduce the risk of anaemia in newborns, a study has concluded. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1QheenD via IFTTT

EFSA has rejected a blood sugar-weight management claim for a bean extract – saying the submitted claim was confused. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1S32vO9 via IFTTT

Nutritional food manufacturer Glanbia has recorded double-digit growth for the sixth consecutive year, with earnings before interest, depreciation, tax and amortisation (EBITDA) up 10.5% to €271M (£214M) for the 52 weeks to January 2 2016. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1oCo9Ny via IFTTT

A man has been arrested on suspicion of supplying the toxic fat burner DNP as part of an investigation sparked by the death of a 21-year-old woman in the UK last year. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1KLYlJl via IFTTT

UK food supplements firms say their businesses are being threatened by imports containing banned ingredients like GABA – and that regulators need to do more to police the market and protect those that play by the rules. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1OvKod5 via IFTTT

EFSA has rejected a blood sugar-weight management claim for a kidney bean extract – saying the submitted claim was confused. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1KLYnkr via IFTTT

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has approved a health claim for creatine and muscle strength in over 55s when combined with resistance training. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1OvKod2 via IFTTT

A probiotic mixture may inhibit gut and tissue inflammation – the hallmarks observed in the onset of obesity and type 2 diabetes, according to a study by French researchers. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1KLYnkm via IFTTT

Bread manufacturer Hovis Limited has teamed with supplier The Chia Co to launch a chia seed loaf in the UK. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1OvKr8E via IFTTT

Supplements of vitamin K1 and K2 may help reduce the risk of diabetes by improving insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism, says a new review of the scientific literature. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1Lcimsd via IFTTT

The controversial paleo diet could lead to rapid weight gain and health complications in just eight weeks, an Australian study has discovered, leading to outrage among advocates of the extreme diet. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/21r022E via IFTTT

A randomized, double-blind study on 20 young men and women found that ingesting TheaTrim, a supplement with theacrine and caffeine, favorably impacted subjective feelings of energy and mood. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1LcimbV via IFTTT

Supplementation with the amino acid L-citrulline may reduce time trial completion times by about 10 seconds, says a new study from Kyowa Hakko. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/21r02j7 via IFTTT

A daily supplement with an extract from cacao may reduce UV-induced skin aging and protect against wrinkles, suggests a new study with lab mice and human skin cells. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1oGclug via IFTTT

Beijing Gingko Group (BGG) has opened an office in Switzerland and taken on ex-Indena global marketing chief Christian Artaria to run the operation. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1L9Ndpg via IFTTT

While functional sports drinks have been used by athletes for decades, a wider range of consumers are now turning to the beverages, according to a report from MyDrink Beverages.  from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/21oJqsk via IFTTT

The European fish oil market accounted for $0.69bn (€0.63bn) of the global $2.25bn (€2.04bn) market in 2014, according to a market report from Grand View Research. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1LEDNgp via IFTTT

France’s 3 rd  biggest drug company and a UK stem cell biotech firm have united to develop plant extracts that can promote bodily lipid-burning ‘brown fat’. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1UkSNY5 via IFTTT

Earlier this month at Probiota in Amsterdam, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) stated that microbiota changes should be linked to physiological or clinical outcomes of which a direct effect on human health can be attributed to a specific mechanism of action. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1QwmhfE via IFTTT

The food industry has agreed to work with EU member states to make Europe’s food supply healthier through a voluntary reformulation plan launched by the Dutch presidency. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1RZnyBr via IFTTT

Protein World and Omega Pharma were among the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ten most complained about adverts of 2015 – both of which faced accusations of promoting poor body image in women. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1TDpjp5 via IFTTT

Lipogen, a pioneer of phosphatidylserine and phosphatidic acid for stress applications, is venturing into a new type of stress, helping women deal with symptoms of menopause. The company announced today a new US patent on the application for its proprietary phospholipid formulation. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1SQKhkf via IFTTT

The EC has drafted four endurance and cognition health claims for caffeine indicating a belated entry into EU law books five years after EFSA first approved them – but industry isn’t holding its breath. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1WERGkH via IFTTT

Short-term and longer-term supplementation with multivitamins and minerals may boost metabolic measures and blood flow in the brain, says a new study funded by Bayer HealthCare – Consumer Care. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1L7ffSq via IFTTT

The sky is the limit for astaxanthin now that secure levels of supply are in the market, a group of journalists touring Israeli companies were told recently. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1WERD8q via IFTTT

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published draft guidance on applications for novel foods under revised rules, but a food lawyer warns the requirements may prove too cumbersome for traditional third country foods.  from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1L7ffSo via IFTTT

Sugars found in breast milk promote healthy infant growth driven by interactions with gut bacteria, a study has found. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1WERG4i via IFTTT

The re-emergence of the Victorian-era condition rickets in the UK has put the spotlight back on vitamin D intakes, and a recent advisory committee report will likely spur debate on the need for mandatory fortification. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1L7ffSi via IFTTT

Taking high doses of vitamin supplements could hasten the development of cancer, according to researchers in Hong Kong who found that antioxidants can speed up the growth of malignant cells. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1SN18nR via IFTTT

Supplementation with vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid may improve cognitive function in older people with mild cognitive impairment, says a new study from Korea. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1PLUR8o via IFTTT

Consumers are in conflict – they want food that is indulgent, healthy and convenient. But this conflict also opens up big opportunities to companies who know where to look for the next trend, says one consumer analyst. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1oyFLKO via IFTTT

Iron replacement therapy in patients with inflammatory bowel disease alters gut microbiota depending on how it is administered, suggest scientists.  from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1PLUSZU via IFTTT

For functional food manufacturers and marketers who aim for a GMO-free label, encapsulating omega-3 fatty acids in sunflower phospholipids may be a solution. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1oyFLKG via IFTTT

Less time in the gym and greater results. Sounds too good to be true, but the research is stacking up. Read on for 5 proven benefits of HIIT! Running along the beach or bicycling in the mountains are amazing experiences that make the physical activity seem secondary because there are million-dollar views everywhere you look. It makes you want to keep going just to live the experience a little bit longer. That same cardio activity in the gym? It can be agonizing work that can't end soon enough. That's one reason fitness enthusiasts have been choosing to cut their cardio gym time in half by employing what's called high-intensity interval training (HIIT). You can reap equal or even greater health-and-fitness benefits than you'd get from double the amount of steady-state cardio. But of course, there's a catch. If you're new to HIIT, it refers to alternating rounds of intense—like, really intense—bursts of activity with lower-intensity recovery periods. If you...

Less time in the gym and greater results. Sounds too good to be true, but the research is stacking up. Read on for 5 proven benefits of HIIT! Running along the beach or bicycling in the mountains are amazing experiences that make the physical activity seem secondary because there are million-dollar views everywhere you look. It makes you want to keep going just to live the experience a little bit longer. That same cardio activity in the gym? It can be agonizing work that can't end soon enough. That's one reason fitness enthusiasts have been choosing to cut their cardio gym time in half by employing what's called high-intensity interval training (HIIT). You can reap equal or even greater health-and-fitness benefits than you'd get from double the amount of steady-state cardio. But of course, there's a catch. If you're new to HIIT, it refers to alternating rounds of intense—like, really intense—bursts of activity with lower-intensity recovery periods. If you...

Competitive physique athletes pay thousands for nutritionist Chris Tuttle's advice, but you can have it for free. Read his on-the-road nutrition advice before your next show! There's a time to live it up, and there's a time to dial it in. Bodybuilders know this better than anyone, and it's most apparent when we travel. Case in point: When I was in Texas recently with fellow IFBB pro and Universal athlete Antoine Vaillant, he was in the offseason and could fill up on barbeque all he wanted. But me? I was nine weeks out from the stage. No brisket for me. I could have half-assed it and eaten kinda clean, but that's not me—and that's not why people hire me as a nutrition coach. My version of prep is all about consistency, no matter where you are. I get up at the same time on the road as I do at home. I eat the same. I train the same. Texas Universal Road Trip Tuttle Talks Travel Watch the video - 14:26 Is it easy? No, but it's possible. With a few hour...

Competitive physique athletes pay thousands for nutritionist Chris Tuttle's advice, but you can have it for free. Read his on-the-road nutrition advice before your next show! There's a time to live it up, and there's a time to dial it in. Bodybuilders know this better than anyone, and it's most apparent when we travel. Case in point: When I was in Texas recently with fellow IFBB pro and Universal athlete Antoine Vaillant, he was in the offseason and could fill up on barbeque all he wanted. But me? I was nine weeks out from the stage. No brisket for me. I could have half-assed it and eaten kinda clean, but that's not me—and that's not why people hire me as a nutrition coach. My version of prep is all about consistency, no matter where you are. I get up at the same time on the road as I do at home. I eat the same. I train the same. Texas Universal Road Trip Tuttle Talks Travel Watch the video - 14:26 Is it easy? No, but it's possible. With a few hour...

Meiert Grootes, chairman of Europe’s biggest supplier of speciality baking products, has acquired a stake in a Malaysian-Australian biotech firm that earlier this year launched ingredients to produce the world’s first clean-label, low-GI “diabetic” white bread. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1Q5mudU via IFTTT

A compound found in green tea, may prove effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis, as its anti-inflammatory action is expressed without blocking other critical cellular functions, US researchers have shown. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1QojrQ7 via IFTTT

German firm Organobalance has reacquired the licence for the probiotic product Pylopass from Swiss company Lonza. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1QnV58U via IFTTT

Cell behaviour is determined by nutrients in the diet, suggesting the biochemical reactions that occur within an organism play a larger part in gene regulation than previously thought, a study has concluded.  from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1OiToSJ via IFTTT

Is your company an innovative trailblazer in food and nutrition? Unilever Foundry is looking for the brightest company to take part in Food Vision's innovation panel and share insights alongside big industry players at Food Vision in March. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1KsxdPg via IFTTT

Phlorotannins in brown seaweed are metabolised and absorbed in the large intestine and may have anti-inflammatory potential, an EU-funded study suggests. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1orefy3 via IFTTT

Consumers want more regulation on food and further limits on the use of additives and preservatives, but are keen to embrace functional products and nutraceuticals, according to extensive research carried out by the UK’s Food Safety Agency (FSA). from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1KsxdP9 via IFTTT

Rice scientists have made a “ breakthrough ” in genetic crop development through a process of biofortification to increase iron and zinc levels in rice. Their discovery, the researchers say, will have a significant impact on the global fight against human micronutrient deficiency, or “ hidden hunger ”. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1orefhJ via IFTTT

Increasingly strict environmental rules and rising manufacturing wages in China coupled with declining prices is sending ripples across the vitamin and mineral industry. We ask the president of Dutch multinational DSM what this means for vitamin C at a time when over 90% of the world’s supply is made in China. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1KsxdyN via IFTTT

Protein-packed milkshakes made from ground-up bugs are a step nearer to becoming common drinks, a consensus of leading scientists and policy makers have claimed. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/20yuF5Q via IFTTT

Source: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health - from Dietary Supplements New Links: MedlinePlus RSS Feed http://ift.tt/1U9sDrl via IFTTT

Increasingly strict environmental rules and rising manufacturing wages in China coupled with declining prices is sending ripples across the vitamin and mineral industry. We ask the president of Dutch multinational DSM what this means for vitamin C at a time when over 90% of the world’s supply is made in China. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1SzG7gl via IFTTT

Recent years have seen an upsurge in supplement use. Products that were only available in specialist health food stores have gone mainstream, available alongside groceries in the supermarket and online.  from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1OgYBKO via IFTTT

Arla has delivered its 2015 results, noting a 3.3% decline in revenue, and announcing cost-cutting measures up to 2020, starting with $111.5m (€100m) in 2016. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1SzG6ZX via IFTTT

The a2 Milk Company has posted its financial results for the six months ending December 31, 2015. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1OgYzT6 via IFTTT

Daily consumption of Concord grape juice for three months may boost spatial memory and driving performance in working moms, says a new study funded by Welch Foods. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1PQC2P3 via IFTTT

An Australian hemp pioneer has reacted with caution to a government proposal to allow the cultivation of cannabis in Australia for medical and scientific purposes. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1QkNO9Y via IFTTT

Source: American Academy of Family Physicians from Dietary Supplements New Links: MedlinePlus RSS Feed http://ift.tt/20YvpoB via IFTTT

Start-ups are more open-minded when it comes to new ingredients and flavours, while big players tend to stick with what’s in the store cupboard, says new product development (NPD) veteran. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1QkIKMA via IFTTT

Organic meat and dairy products have more healthy omega-3 fatty acids according to a large meta-analysis review - but experts have warned the amounts are too small to actually have an impact on diet. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1oHpyT8 via IFTTT

The potential heart health benefits of flavonoids are linked to their metabolites and not the unmetabolized precursors, say a new study from the UK. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1XvUpxZ via IFTTT

Member countries of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) are being urged to lobby the UN body to clarify its position on edible insects. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1XvUpxX via IFTTT

FrieslandCampina Domo and US-based Glycosyn are entering into a global partnership to develop new infant nutrition ingredients. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1XvUpxV via IFTTT

Vitamin D2 from UV-irradiated yeast maybe a cheaper and more ecological way to fortify bread but it shows poor bioavailability in humans, suggests EU-funded research.  from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1ToGpGX via IFTTT

A new range of organic chocolate pieces with low glycaemic and protein-enhanced benefits has been introduced by German firm Herza. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1XvUnpI via IFTTT

Britain’s National Heath Service (NHS) could save £8.2m ($11.8m) a year if all the territory's 12-year olds chewed three pieces of sugarfree gum a day, says a study in the British Dental Journal. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1Wo4bkA via IFTTT

Red raspberries are rich in polyphenols but its health benefits can only be fully understood by studying how the body metabolises these micronutrients and the mode of action of the bioactive compounds that trigger these potential protective effects, a study has shown. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/245YmOl via IFTTT

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is considering a novel food application for purported weight loss plant hoodia  parviflora .  from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1Wo4dss via IFTTT

Replacing modern wheat with ancient grain khorasan can benefit consumers with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/245YjSP via IFTTT

The transition from early infant feeding to family foods is a major determinant for gut microbiota development, a Danish study has shown. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1Wo4dcb via IFTTT

Don't believe everything you see in the weight room. Your first impulse may be to dismiss these three exercises, but the joke would be on you! Vital Stats Name: Tony Gentilcore, CSCS Occupation: Co-founder of Cressey Performance . Website: tonygentilcore.com If you've ever picked up a VHS off the shelf at Blockbuster—you still do that too, right?—you know that movies often aren't what they appear to be at first glance. "The Deer Hunter" isn't about hunting deer. "The Neverending Story" actually, you know, ends. There's even a sequel. "50 Shades of Grey" is not about a coloring book. Strength training is the same way. Plenty of movements look like a whole lot of weirdness—or a whole lot of nothing—when you see them in a 10-second YouTube clip without context. But with a little more context, they turn out to be just the thing you needed all along to build an epic overhead press or nail that first pull-up. These three...

More than just a pick-me up, your morning cup of tea or coffee may actually help your weight-loss efforts! But when it comes to fat loss, which one of these greens reigns supreme? When it comes to losing fat, no magic pill or powder can replace consistent work in the gym and a clean diet. Your efforts will always trump anything a supplement can do. That said, there are a handful of ingredients that may help boost your metabolism and enhance your weight-loss efforts. Two of those ingredients—green tea and green coffee—may already be part of your daily morning ritual, but they're also sold in supplement form as green tea and green coffee extract . If fat loss is your goal, is one extract better than the other? It's time to put these two green titans in a head-to-head battle for fat-loss supremacy! Make Time for Tea Green tea, which comes from the Camellia sinensis plant, has been recommended as a healthful drink for centuries with potential health benefits ranging from impr...