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An extract found in black raspberries can significantly lower arterial stiffness, a key measure of cardiovascular disease, according to data from a Korean study. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1UmrgpU via IFTTT

With momentum building for crowdsourcing and funding as a platform for nutrition research, scientists warn that greater control may be needed to safeguard the quality and validity of such studies.  from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/24qjYnW via IFTTT

"The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is offering €20,000 for an app idea it can use to provide  “quick, user-friendly”  mobile access to its work." from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1UmrixR via IFTTT

The possibility of generating induced pluripotent stem cells from mouse embryonic fibroblasts and human adult fibroblasts has introduced new perspectives for possible therapeutic strategies to repair damaged hearts. However, obtaining large numbers of adult stem cells is still an ongoing challenge, and the safety of genetic reprogramming with lenti- or retro-viruses has several drawbacks not easy to be addressed. Furthermore, the majority of adult stem cell-based clinical trials for heart regeneration have had generally poor and controversial results. Nonetheless, it is now clear that the injected cells activate the growth and differentiation of progenitor cells that are already present in the heart. This is achieved by the release of signalling factors and/or exosomes carrying them. Along this line, chemistry may play a major role in developing new strategies for activating resident stem cells to regenerate the heart. In particular, this review focuses on small molecule approaches for

Patients with ischaemic cardiomyopathy and left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction represent the highest-risk population with heart failure (HF). The cornerstone of treatment remains guideline-driven medical therapy, which is associated with significant improvement in survival and quality of life. The most commonly considered surgical interventions are coronary artery bypass graft surgery, at times combined with surgical ventricular reconstruction (SVR) and surgery for mitral valve regurgitation. Surgical ventricular reconstruction has been introduced as an optional therapeutic strategy aimed to reduce LV volumes through the exclusion of the scar tissue, thereby restoring the physiological volume and shape and improving cardiac function and clinical status. This review will briefly discuss the rationale to surgically reverse LV remodelling, the technique, and the indications, to the best of our knowledge, coming from the Center with the largest worldwide experience. The evolving dat

Thanks to the improvement of surgical and interventional cardiac procedures, the majority of children with congenital heart defects (CHD) can now be expected to reach adulthood. The number of adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) will inevitably increase, and recent data affirm that in Europe, we are actually faced with an estimated patient population of 2.3 million. These patients, particularly the adults with moderate and highly complex CHD, can be very difficult to manage, and should be treated in few experienced and specialized ‘grown-up congenital heart disease’ (GUCH) units, concentrating resources, patients, funding, and professional experiences. On 2000, we created a GUCH unit in our hospital that rapidly became a referral centre in Italy for number and complexity of patients treated. The present study is a presentation of how is organized our GUCH unit and a brief overview of our more recent experience with ACHD patients. from European Heart Journal Supplements - curr

Mucormycosis is an angioinvasive infection caused by ubiquitous filamentous fungi of the order Mucorales. We describe a case of rhinocerebral mucormycosis presented in a paediatric patient after cardiac surgery correction of a complete atrioventricular canal defect. The rhinocerebral form of mucormycosis in our patient presented as an important epistaxis that needed immediate intubation due to blood inhalation. Furthermore, due to the worsening of pulmonary function, the patient also needed mechanical support with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. The patient died as a consequence of a disseminated form of fungal infection. We describe our experience of this rare opportunistic infection and we think that early recognition of the disease could help in proper management. from European Heart Journal Supplements - current issue http://ift.tt/249QoGk via IFTTT

The right timing to replace the pulmonary valve in a patient with dysfunction of the right ventricular outflow tract is unknown. Both percutaneous pulmonary valve and surgical prosthesis are suitable options. In every patient, the right ventricle (RV) remodels and recovers differently after pulmonary replacement. Therefore, it is difficult to identify the best treatment option and to predict the long-term results. In the last few years, we focused our research on optimizing the characterization of these patients through advanced cardiovascular imaging in order to find possible variables, parameters, and reproducible measurements that can help us in the decision-making process. The aim of the present article is to present our ongoing research lines that focus on the characterization and optimal treatment approach to the dysfunction of the RVOT. from European Heart Journal Supplements - current issue http://ift.tt/1QFpZmZ via IFTTT

Multimodality imaging is the efficient integration of various methods of cardiovascular imaging to improve the ability to diagnose, guide therapy, or predict outcome. This approach implies both the availability of different technologies in a single unit and the presence of dedicated staff with cardiologic and radiologic background and certified competence in more than one imaging technique. Interaction with clinical practice and existence of research programmes and educational activities are pivotal for the success of this model. The aim of this paper is to describe the multimodality cardiac imaging programme recently started at San Donato Hospital. from European Heart Journal Supplements - current issue http://ift.tt/249QopU via IFTTT

microRNAs (miRNAs) are non-coding RNA molecules that modulate the stability and/or the translational efficiency of specific messenger RNAs. They have been shown to play a regulatory role in most biological processes and their expression is disrupted in many cardiovascular diseases. This review describes studies performed at Policlinico San Donato-IRCCS in cell cultures, animal models, and patients, showing a penetrant role of miRNAs in cell response to hypoxia and in ischaemic cardiovascular diseases. These experiments indicate miRNA as an emerging class of therapeutic targets. from European Heart Journal Supplements - current issue http://ift.tt/1QFq1LG via IFTTT

The Department of Vascular Surgery I at IRCCS Policlinico San Donato has been part of the Cardiovascular Center "Edmondo Malan" since the end of the 1980s. Surgical activity of the Department has always been designed to prevent and treat vascular diseases such as aneurysms of the thoracic and abdominal aorta and peripheral vessels, carotid artery stenosis, peripheral arterial disease, and chronic venous insufficiency. Excellent results have been achieved with the endovascular treatment of both symptomatic and asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis also by using innovative devices. Another point of interest regards the endovascular treatment of more complex thoraco-abdominal aortic aneurysms. We report our experience in the last decades. from European Heart Journal Supplements - current issue http://ift.tt/249Qo9B via IFTTT

A rational management of perioperative and postoperative bleeding in modern cardiac surgery requires a thorough application of point-of-care (POC) monitoring in order to prevent and readily treat alterations of the haemostatic process. Preoperative platelet dysfunction, residual heparin after extracorporeal circulation, coagulation factors, and/or fibrinogen deficiency could be ruled out and specifically addressed with an appropriate treatment. Our approach includes preoperative platelet function testing of patients administered with thienopyridines or ticagrelor within 7–10 days before planned surgery and platelet function testing-based surgery timing. In the case of postoperative bleeding, residual heparin is tested and additional protamine is eventually administered. Simultaneously, an overall activity of coagulation factors (except fibrinogen) is assessed and, if significantly reduced, correction with prothrombotic complex concentrate is considered. If fibrinogen deficiency is susp

Computed tomography coronary angiography (CTCA) is a technique proved to provide high sensitivity and negative predictive value for the identification of anatomically significant coronary artery disease (CAD) when compared with invasive X-ray coronary angiography. While the CTCA limitation of a ionizing radiation dose delivered to patients is substantially overcome by recent technical innovations, a relevant limitation remains the only anatomical assessment of coronary stenoses in the absence of evaluation of their functional haemodynamic significance. This limitation is highly important for those stenosis graded as intermediate at the anatomical assessment. Recently, non-invasive methods based on computational fluid dynamics were developed to calculate vessel-specific fractional flow reserve (FFR) using data routinely acquired by CTCA [computed tomographic fractional flow reserve (CT-FFR)]. Here we summarize methods for CT-FFR and review the evidence available in the literature up to

The Thoracic Aortic Research Center (TARC) of the IRCCS Policlinico San Donato (PSD) aims to promote research on thoracic aortic diseases, to disclose the scientific knowledge and clinical experience and to develop new scientific paths within the Hospital and the aortic community, in collaboration with other national and international centres. Thoracic Aortic Research Center collaborates with many centres in both Europe (e.g. University of Utrecht, the Netherlands) and the USA (e.g. University of Michigan). This has led to multiple highly regarded publications in respected cardiovascular journals and has led to several PhD programmes resulting in doctorate degrees. Within Italy, in association with the Bioengineering School of the University of Pavia, TARC has founded the "BETA-lab" ( B iomechanics for E ndovascular T reatment of the A orta laboratory), where MDs, Bioengineers, and PhD fellows conduct experimental studies using in vitro/ex vivo models of the physiologic aort

Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) is a non-invasive diagnostic tool playing a key role in the assessment of cardiac morphology and function as well as in tissue characterization. Late gadolinium enhancement is a fundamental CMR technique for detecting focal or regional abnormalities such as scar tissue, replacement fibrosis, or inflammation using qualitative, semi-quantitative, or quantitative methods, but not allowing for evaluating the whole myocardium in the presence of diffuse disease. The novel T1 mapping approach permits a quantitative assessment of the entire myocardium providing a voxel-by-voxel map of native T1 relaxation time, obtained before the intravenous administration of gadolinium-based contrast material. Combining T1 data obtained before and after contrast injection, it is also possible to calculate the voxel-by-voxel extracellular volume (ECV), resulting in another myocardial parametric map. This article describes technical challenges and clinical perspectives of these

Cooperation activity in training programmes promoted by IRCCS Policlinico San Donato and Bambini Cardiopatici nel Mondo Association is a model of cooperation between people as an alternative intervention in promoting the right to healthcare, especially offering programmes of training and medical care on cardiovascular and congenital heart disease. This new strategy, implemented in several developing countries, has absolutely contributed to the improvement of the medical services concerning the diagnostic and surgical approach in the treatment of paediatric and adult cardiovascular disease. To strengthen this kind of activity, both IRCCS Policlinico San Donato and Bambini Cardiopatici nel Mondo have introduced a global perspective aiming at the realization of surgical missions ‘in situ’, building new cardiac surgery units in collaboration with the local partners, which are mainly university hospitals. They, furthermore, support financially the scholarship and accommodation in favour of

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) represents a useful tool to support the lungs and the heart when all conventional therapies failed and the patients are at risk of death. While the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) collects data from different institutions that joined the Registry and reports overall outcome, individual centres often collide with results below expectations, either in adults and in paediatric population. Some authors suggest that poor outcomes could be overcome with a programme dedicated to ECMO, with specialized professionals adequately trained on ECMO and with a consistent number of procedures. In 2012, The IRCCS PSD ECMO Programme was instituted with the specific aim of achieving better results than hitherto obtained. After only 1 year of activity, the results justified the programme, with a better survival rate for each group investigated, particularly in adults, but surprisingly in paediatrics too, where the results were better than what rep

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement determined a paradigm shift in the treatment of high-risk patients with severe symptomatic aortic valve stenosis. Notwithstanding the impressive results of the first-generation prostheses, a fast-paced technological evolution is taking place to overcome their limitations, in particular the vascular access damage and the paravalvular leak. Nowadays, with the availability of several different devices, the expert operator can select the right prosthesis for the specific anatomical and clinical situation. As ‘One does not fit all’, the ‘Tailored TAVR Approach’ we describe will conceivably become the future of this therapy. from European Heart Journal Supplements - current issue http://ift.tt/1QFpWaE via IFTTT

Dairy milk may be nearing its maximum sales growth as more and more consumers are swapping out cow’s milk for non-dairy milks for both health reasons and personal preference, according to a new Mintel report.  from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1NZXQan via IFTTT

In one of the first population-wide studies on gut flora variation, a distinct link between gut bacteria and health, diet, and lifestyle, has been established. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1Syok8n via IFTTT

Kerry Group has posted a 2.9% growth in business volumes, driven by its Taste & nutrition and Consumer food divisions in first quarter results, thanks partly to its children‘s snack product Cheestrings. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1rmuNZN via IFTTT

In one of the first population-wide studies on gut flora variation, a distinct link between gut bacteria and lifestyle-related disorders such as cancer, diabetes, and obesity, has been established. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/24nRDyz via IFTTT

Heat-killed  Pediococcus pentosaceus  LP28 derived from the longan fruit may help trim waist lines and reduce body fat, say results from a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1WtYCDi via IFTTT

The European Parliament’s Committee on Development has urged G8 member states “not to support GMO [genetically modified] crops in Africa” as part of its critical resolution on the New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition - a decision agri giant Monsanto has called anti-business and neo-colonialist.  from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/24nRFq2 via IFTTT

Young people are exposed to a significant amount of misinformation on sports nutrition, which could have negative implications for their health now and in the future, according to a Food Safety Authority of Ireland’s (FSAI) chief. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1WtYEuR via IFTTT

Combining fish oil, cocoa extract and plant sterols food supplements could offer an effective defence against heart disease, a new study suggests.   from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/24nRDi7 via IFTTT

The  EFSA Journal  and its full archive dating back to 2003 has migrated to Wiley Online Library, as the EU’s central agency seeks greater  “openness and engagement”  for its primary research work. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/24mAQfg via IFTTT

A networking forum to help manufacturers understand the nutritional value of pulses has been created by McGill University in Montreal, Canada. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1SRIX1k via IFTTT

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Supplements containing Calanus oil may support cardiovascular health via anti-inflammatory effects in blood vessel walls, says a new study. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1VD1Ntm via IFTTT

The quest to halt cognitive decline as a feature of ageing has become an intense area of research in recent years, and polyphenols can deliver much.  from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/26veI4e via IFTTT

Swedish probiotic supplier Probi has signed its largest distribution agreement to date in an 18-country deal with French pharmaceutical firm Ipsen. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1NUu2fl via IFTTT

Probi has strengthened its functional food offer after acquiring a licence for two probiotic strains for use in food applications, primarily dairy, from fellow Swedish biotech company Probac. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/26veKcv via IFTTT

Certain groups of the UK population are classified as mildly iodine deficient, however, according to The Dairy Council, consuming milk, yogurt and cheese can help ensure that iodine requirements are met. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1NUtZjC via IFTTT

Data from 8 randomized clinical trials suggests a benefit, but consult with your doctor first, experts say Source: HealthDay from Dietary Supplements New Links: MedlinePlus RSS Feed http://ift.tt/24jSsbJ via IFTTT

Olive oil phenol hydroxytyrosol has been shown to be highly bioavailable and to lower oxidised LDL (low density lipoprotein) levels when incorporated into biscuits, suggesting functional food applications could be on the horizon for this EFSA-backed polyphenol.  from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2367E9O via IFTTT

Tiana Fair Trade Organic's claims that its coconut nectar is a  “guilt free sugar substitute”  are in breach of regulations, the British advertising authority has ruled. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1Nzx5yJ via IFTTT

Supplements of Larch arabinogalactan may support immune health and help reduce the incidence of common cold infections, says a new review. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1TccdtP via IFTTT

Insights into how bananas make and store carotenoids could help in the future development of banana varieties to combat vitamin A deficiency and blindness, say researchers. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1rxQdDI via IFTTT

A survey of over 1,000 consumers in the UK and Spain has helped German ingredients giant BENEO join the dots between its EFSA-approved stool frequency health claim on paper and what consumers look for in digestive health on pack. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1TcceOC via IFTTT

It’s hard to care, when you don’t know the real supply chain picture, argues Scandinavia-based analyst in this guest article. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1rxQfvn via IFTTT

Food and drink product launches with seaweed flavours, including kombu, nori, and wakame, grew by 147% in Europe between 2011 and 2015, according to latest figures. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1TcceOz via IFTTT

Research into the adulteration and poor manufacturing practices of ginkgo products has highlighted the need to reign in unregistered food supplements containing the botanical.  from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/24hits8 via IFTTT

Krill major Aker Biomarine has won EU approval for high-dose versions of its omega-3/phospholipid offering in food supplements across the 28 nations of European Union bloc. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1SK2d0H via IFTTT

Dark chocolate provides similar benefits to beetroot juice consumed already by elite athletes to improve exercise endurance, a study revealing similar levels of flavanol content has suggested. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/21docx5 via IFTTT

From snack bars to spreads, chocolate to cheese, the trend for raw ingredients in processed foods is spreading across Europe, says Mintel, as consumer attention goes beyond the ingredient list to look at clean-label processing methods. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/26pIck2 via IFTTT

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has warned against MusclePharm’s pre-workout Assault Hybrid supplements after it was found they contained over double the safe upper limit for niacin. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/21docgN via IFTTT

A leading probiotics academic has called for EFSA to be  “disbanded”  saying that the effect of the EU’s central food science agency’s treatment of probiotic claims has been  “confusion in Europe”,  and that the EU could learn from the Canadian approach to probiotic regulation. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/26pIcjU via IFTTT

You can say what you like about the benefits of mixing protein sources, but for sports nutrition expert Chris Lockwood, PhD, there’s only one way to the answer the cost vs benefit question: Whey. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1MSSqDa via IFTTT

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As knowledge of the gut and brain relationship develops, the use of probiotics and prebiotics could open up new ways to shape mood and well-being, according to a prominent nutrition coach.  from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1r4YoH6 via IFTTT

The industry group behind the Dutch healthy eating label, known as the tick, has come under fire from a consumer watchdog which says it is confusing, biased and should be scrapped - but it has defended its label. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1SziJxh via IFTTT

We asked Naturex what gender-based nutrition means to the French botanicals giant. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1WKR9jA via IFTTT

Sweden is preparing to send its proposals for mandatory vitamin D food fortification to the EU, with the regulation due to come into force in autumn 2016. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1SziJgO via IFTTT

While market uptake has been slower than originally envisaged, the needs of vegetarian consumers and sustainability concerns surrounding marine sources will over time boost demand for algal forms of omega-3s, developers of these products say. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1WKR938 via IFTTT

Rising ocean temperatures may reduce EPA and DHA production by phytoplankton, with the effects cascading through the world's ecosystems. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1SziJ0n via IFTTT

Big opportunities exist for food manufacturers to tackle obesity through the use of food containing non-digestible inulin fibre to encourage satiety, according to a leading academic. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1WKRaEm via IFTTT

To date 75 countries globally have implemented mandatory fortification programmes for folic acid with the aim of preventing neural tube defects (NTDs) in babies. Yet despite growing calls from NGOs, health experts and researchers, the 28 EU member countries are notably absent from the list.  from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1So3gxK via IFTTT

The market for male libido supplements dwarfs that for women – but positioning products as healthy ageing supplements may help shake the sleaze from this niche segment, says one bawdy botanical supplier. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/23NxyVx via IFTTT

As sports nutrition makes gains in the mainstream, the emergence of the fitness-minded female is driving manufacturers to reconsider the typically male-dominated image of the sector. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1QqHBD2 via IFTTT

The health benefits of turmeric curcumin are to be explored in a $1.5M joint research project conducted by leading universities and institutions across the world. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1MLnW63 via IFTTT

Health and nutrition retailer Holland & Barrett has secured a £20m (€25.44m) deal with Indian hospital chain Apollo Hospitals, an agreement which will see 1000 franchise stores open across India over the next five years. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1QqHBCP via IFTTT

Targeting different parts of the day, snackifying, and alternative milks are some of the developing trends in dairy, according to research company Canadean. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1MLnW5V via IFTTT

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this year's Vitafoods will be the biggest yet. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1QqHBmx via IFTTT

A 40-centime probiotic powder sachet project that is permitting people to make 100 litres of nutrient-rich probiotic yoghurt or milk is boosting infant and child nutrition across sub-Saharan Africa, and has received fresh financial backing to bring it to a 1m people. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1r0aPEe via IFTTT

Twenty-four weeks of supplementation with a magnesium citrate complex may reduce the stiffness of arteries in overweight and obese adults, says a new study from The Netherlands. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1SZLnF7 via IFTTT

New Crop Capital is a venture capital fund that only invests in sustainable start-ups developing cultured and plant-based meat, dairy and egg products. But it's not just about saving the planet:  “There are billions to be made annually in this space,” it says. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1r0aMs3 via IFTTT

The Belgian researchers' battle of the burgers threw up an interesting result: Although meat came out top, consumers liked the insect burgers more when told they contained mealworms, putting it on a par with the plant-based burger. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1SZLkZX via IFTTT

Cracking the complex makeup of breast milk brings to light multiple health benefits that make breast milk the ultimate personalised medicine, a review says. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1r0aMrY via IFTTT

The rapidly-growing age segment of over-85s has been neglected in both nutrition research and dietary recommendations, say UK researchers behind a large-scale trail-blazing study.   from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1SZLn8n via IFTTT

A recent study published in the  Journal of Ophthalmology  has shown the benefits of consuming a dairy drink, MacuView, containing lutein-, zeaxanthin- and DHA-enriched egg yolk. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1r0aOQD via IFTTT

Swiss giant Bühler has backed a series of research and development (R&D) projects looking at insects, algae and pulses as alternative protein sources. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1StSZFE via IFTTT

A British crowdsourced and funded microbiome project is building data that will accompany a US version as global efforts to build microbiome data mount. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/20VvgOY via IFTTT

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is looking again at a novel food application for sports nutrition ingredient betaine, six years after it initially said there was not enough data to confirm its safety. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1StSXh7 via IFTTT

The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) has opened its first large-scale crowdsourcing platform in an attempt to democratise policy making for its ‘new vision’ for 12 health professionals. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/20VvgOX via IFTTT

Intestinal bacteria play a key role in causing and preventing obesity and neurodegeneration and a study has suggested they could also reduce cancer risk. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1StSXh2 via IFTTT

Supplements of curcumin with enhanced bioavailability may improve the vascular health in healthy people, says a new study with OmniActive Health Technologies’ CurcuWIN ingredient. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1YF1YlS via IFTTT

Supplementing the diet of healthy women with açai pulp may boost the activity of antioxidant enzymes, and reduce the production of reactive oxygen species, Brazilian researchers report. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1VB2F1j via IFTTT

Sugar-free caffeinated chewing gum brand Drive Gum has its sights on the US and Russia after expanding distribution in Spain through deals with Autogrill and BP. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1SQxVDo via IFTTT

Dutch ingredients player Barentz International has partnered with Floridian biotech start-up Parabel USA to globally distribute ‘water lentil’-derived protein. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1S6QYgD via IFTTT

Sustainability has been a constant concern within the omega-3s industry. While questions remain, the general consensus is that the fisheries that supply most of the world’s servings of long chain fatty acids are in good condition and are well managed. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1YDYwrI via IFTTT

A new study shows a curcumin/fenugreek combination boosted the quality of life index in a study population suffering from work-related stress. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1S6QYgv via IFTTT

Official institutional websites on nutrition and health are being overshadowed by potentially low-quality non-institutional websites, a survey of over 42,000 people has shown. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1YDYuQt via IFTTT

There is no need for new legislation specific to so-called ’growing up’ milks, the European Commission has said in a report rebuked by industry and NGOs alike. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1S6QY03 via IFTTT

Polyphenols found in maple syrup exert a neuroprotective effect that could protect the structure and function of motor neurons, a study in worms has found. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/20QJGzN via IFTTT

The potential cardiovascular benefits of resveratrol may be linked to its ability to preferentially alter the gut microbiome, suggests a new study with lab mice. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1SpWFrX via IFTTT

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has invested £290,000 (€365,000) in a vitamin K trial investigating its potential to reduce heart problems in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1qvkNNg via IFTTT

A polyphenol-rich red and black currant berry drink has shown significant anti-wrinkle and skin smoothing benefits in a 12-week French study. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1W4KvnF via IFTTT

South Korean researchers have isolated four potentially ‘useful’ probiotic strains in traditional Korean fermented food kimchi.  from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1qvkPor via IFTTT

A member state committee has voted to back the European Commission’s decision to authorise four health claims on caffeine and ban a final fifth.  from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1W4Kv7i via IFTTT

The amount of magnesium in the diet plays a central role in helping to adapt to the rhythms of night and day, researchers have discovered. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1qvkPom via IFTTT

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Caffeine was observed to not improve repeated-sprint performance, while sodium phosphate was noted to only marginally improve repeated-sprint performance. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1Nbwpzm via IFTTT

By mixing red bell pepper carotenoid with a sugar compound, researchers found that the carotenoid’s solubility was enhanced, enabling application as natural pigment or bioactive substance. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1YwlUHx via IFTTT

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) told industry in Brussels this week to  “argue their case”  if they deviate from its guidance on novel food applications.   from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1NbwpiQ via IFTTT

The neuroprotective effects omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) have on Alzheimer’s disease may depend on the stage of disease progression, a review has concluded. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1YwlUHo via IFTTT

92% of 800+ ingredient and product exhibitors that attended Vitafoods Europe in Geneva last year said they would launch at least one product in the following year. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1Nbwpzf via IFTTT

Start-up EQUInom has secured financing for a seed breeding program that it says might help food businesses cheaply and efficiently develop products such as more nutritious breakfast cereal. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1YwlUr5 via IFTTT

An updated definition of engineered nanomaterial is expected by September or October this year, a European Commission official has said. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1T6uNWI via IFTTT

Follow-up investigations to recent widespread  doping allegations  attached to a UK-based doctor have found caffeine gel and pill abuse common among professional footballers in England. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1VqDNdn via IFTTT

A partnership between Ribus and Biogrund has surmounted one the chief hurdles on the way to a 100% organic supplement. The pair says its new ingredient, Nu-Rice Extra Lube, can eliminate the need for noncompliant lubrication excipients. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1VqDLSD via IFTTT

The European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) 12-member novel food working group needs more botanical specialists, a stakeholder meeting has heard.   from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1YuvWcg via IFTTT

A high-protein diet can help obese older adults lose weight and improve physical function compared with a regular weight loss regimen, according to a new study. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1VqDNdi via IFTTT

Switching from saturated fat to vegetable oils that are rich in linoleic acid reduces cholesterol but actually increases the incidence of heart attacks and heart disease, according to a recent review of a data collected nearly 50 years ago.  from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1YuvWcc via IFTTT

Anthocyanin and flavonol content of the blackcurrant beats its red, green and white varieties as a wide nutrient range was found between each type in a Finnish study. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1T4lMxi via IFTTT

In a bold move, CJ CheilJedang, Korea’s biggest food company, has acquired China’s Ningbo Zhenhai Haide Bichem in a US$30.9m deal that will pave the way for Seoul-based CJ to expand in the growing global functional amino acids market.  from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1qHXekI via IFTTT

Supplements of  Lactobacillus plantarum  TWK10 may increase muscle mass, boost energy, counter fatigue, and improve physical performance, says a new study with lab mice. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1TR4tlH via IFTTT

Designing a stable product with highly bioavailable iron isn’t an easy task, as the nutraceutical world knows. A group of scientists propose mixing ferric pyrophosphate powder with other ions that can influence the protolytic equilibrium to achieve this goal. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1XvbzeP via IFTTT

New EU research shows that diets targeted at an individual’s specific needs –personalised nutrition – can improve health more than general nutrition advice, but the results are not improved by honing that advice based on people's phenotype (physiological characteristics) or genetic (DNA) make-up. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1T3GhdF via IFTTT

Members of European Parliament (MEPs) voted today to scrap nutrient profiles, a result that leaves consumer rights groups, public health campaigners and some industry players sorely disappointed. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1VS326D via IFTTT

The updated novel food regulation has been billed by the European Commission as a new streamline system that will put innovation back on the EU menu – yet attendees of a stakeholders meeting this week expressed concern these hopes would be dashed by duplication and delays. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1S4CGtq via IFTTT

Increasing dietary fibre intake may be the best way to regain the microbial biodiversity that has been impaired by the western diet, according to researchers. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1VS34vk via IFTTT

Arla Foods Ingredients has launched Maximum Yield, a new drive to raise awareness of the ways whey protein ingredients can enable dairy companies to maximize output, increase profits and cut waste. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1S4CIkX via IFTTT

3D food printing gives academics an opportunity to explore the functionality of ingredients and how we can delay the process to get a solid structure and build challenging shapes, according to Dr Maarten Schutyser, professor, Food Process Engineering, Wageningen University. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1VS31Q9 via IFTTT

French researchers observe the changes of ascorbic acid, B-carotene, and A-tocopherols in fortified beverages bottled in both PET bottles and glass. After 97 days, they found significant changes for all three in both bottles, but one fared better than the other. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1S4CGd5 via IFTTT

The annual multidisciplinary scientific meeting Experimental Biology wrapped up last week in San Diego. We scoured through the abstracts published in the FASEB journal and selected the studies that are worth a share to the dietary supplements world. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1VS34eK via IFTTT

Are you looking to explore the Asian market for new business opportunities? Food Vision Asia is looking for individuals who are interested in forming a delegation to represent Europe’s trade interests, and form new commercial relationships within Asia’s food and nutrition sector. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1RPU1tn via IFTTT

Low selenium levels could lead to a higher risk of prostate cancer, a study has concluded. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1qk68En via IFTTT

Adding broccoli to an unhealthy diet could help stave of obesity-related liver disease and cancer, say researchers backed by the US National Cancer Institute. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1RPU20v via IFTTT

Cactus water is gaining traction in the plant-based water market, and US company Steaz has spotted an opportunity to blend cactus water with ready-to-drink tea in its new beverage line. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/22oFpCP via IFTTT

FoodNavigator talks insect innovation and EU regulation with the founder of UK insect start-up, Mophagy, that has just landed official European distribution rights for Entomo Farms.   from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1VN7J1z via IFTTT

Polyphenols from berries may offer significant benefits for learning and memory associated with age-related cognitive decline, according to two new papers from France. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1UVm3X0 via IFTTT

Globally, salt is seen as one of the most significant risk factors for high blood pressure and reducing salt intake has become a priority. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1S8j1y9 via IFTTT

Significant weight loss through an extreme low-calorie diet can reverse type 2 diabetes, the first findings of a five-year study has found. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1SVAEy0 via IFTTT

Synthetic beta-carotene is safe for use in food for special medical purposes (FSMP) for children aged one to three years, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1S8j1y3 via IFTTT

The French food safety agency (ANSES) has concluded two nutrient profiling systems won’t provide people with easily understandable grading of food into four or five classes depending on their healthiness. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1SVAGpI via IFTTT

Lower levels of vitamin D have been linked with a higher risk of cancer, researchers have found. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1S8j0dC via IFTTT

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The final programme for Food Vision Asia event has been announced ahead of its inaugural edition in the region, which takes place in Singapore from April 27-29. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1MjYN26 via IFTTT

Supplementation with a standardized elderberry extract may reduce the duration and symptoms of the common cold for air travelers, report scientists from Griffith University in Australia. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/22hLqB8 via IFTTT

Russia recommends 1,300 mg of Omega-3 EPA and DHA per day, while most countries recommend around 250 mg. After years of deliberation, GOED finally released its own recommendation: 500 mg a day. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1NdxIIM via IFTTT

Chief financial officer (CFO) for ingredients giant Chr Hansen says there has been a downturn in use of probiotics in yoghurts over the last five years due to the EU’s ban on the term – but food supplements are weathering the storm.  from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/25NFOTM via IFTTT

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) says recently published data linking vitamin D food supplements and heart health is encouraging but called for more research before giving its full support.  from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1SD79P0 via IFTTT