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IPA & Probiota Americas partnership set to break records this week

Chicago will witness the biggest ever meeting of experts from the global pre- and probiotics industry, running today (May 31) until Thursday (June 2). The combined IPA World Congress and Probiota Americas event will unite more than 270 academics, business and regulatory leaders.  from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1O2IasK via IFTTT

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How is Big Food harnessing start-up innovation?

Which food firms are top for scoping out innovative start-ups and harnessing the latest research projects? FoodNavigator takes a look at the different incubator,  accelerator and partnering schemes used by industry heavyweights. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1UqWCK3 via IFTTT

Sensible? First supplement for smokers hits UK market

As the first supplement targeting smokers goes on sale in the UK, its maker is confident that sound scientific formulation will ensure the potentially controversial multivitamin complex stands up to scrutiny. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1X97OiG via IFTTT

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Review: B vitamins, the brain (& deficiencies)

B vitamins play a significant role in cognitive performance and neurological functioning but deficiencies are common in too many populations, a Vitafoods Europe congress has been told. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1TKtLQZ via IFTTT

Consumers crazy about coconut, but are they nuts?

Whilst sales data from market intelligence provider IRI shows that UK consumers can’t get enough of coconut products, a leading dietician brands coconut  “an expensive con with no authorised health claims” . from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1TKsCZG via IFTTT

Make potassium labelling mandatory for processed food: UK petition

As new nutrition guidelines make labelling potassium on packaged foods mandatory in the US, a UK petition is urging the government to do the same but for different reasons - it would end the processed food "nightmare" for sufferers of Chronic Kidney Disease for whom potassium can mean heart failure and death, says the author. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1X0LA2p via IFTTT

European infant formula makers: We don't need more regulation

With the World Health Organisation (WHO) and respected British journal  The Lancet  recently calling for tighter regulation and enforcement to better control infant formulae marketing, Aurélie Perrichet executive director of sector group Specialised Nutrition Europe (SNE) says enough is enough, at least here in Europe. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/24bqP2w via IFTTT

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Omega-3: Latest research developments

Omega-3s have long been touted as beneficial for a range of areas such as brain, heart and eye health and dry eyes. What's new for these friendly fats?  from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1U9K3jp via IFTTT

Marketing turns off TV & moves massively online: ASA

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has highlighted the mega-trend platform shift in marketing activity toward online with the watchdog investigating 8633 cases on the web, compared to 3920 on television in 2015. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/25oNbU2 via IFTTT

Omega-3 hits €28bn in 2015 – growth predicted

The global omega-3 finished product market was worth €28 billion in 2015 and is set for pan-sector growth in the coming years to add €5bn by 2018, despite sustainability and scientific challenges. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/25oN7DK via IFTTT

GOED on doubling EFSA’s omega-3 recommendation

In April this year the Global Organisation for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) published its first recommendation for EPA and DHA, as an attempt to wade in and bring unity to divergent nutrition advice. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1U9JNRn via IFTTT

Carrot vs. stick: What’s the key to securing a sustainable omega-3 supply?

With around 20-25% of global wild caught fish used for fish meal and fish oil production, environmental certification schemes like Friend of the Sea (FoS) and the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) have been putting increasing pressure on the omega-3 sector to improve stock management. The incentive? Brand value and appealing eco-labels. Yet with the majority of omega-3 still non-certified, some have asked whether this soft incentivisation approach is enough to secure real market change.   from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1UfDjn1 via IFTTT

Review supports safety of green tea extracts

A recent systematic review of clinical trials using green tea extract underscores the ingredient’s overall safety, despite some recent associations with liver damage. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/20Elrnz via IFTTT

The dangers of normalising a medical taboo

Food supplements are often presented as a 'softer' alternative to health than pharmaceutical treatments. Yet Omega Pharma experienced first-hand the dangers of trying to normalise a medical taboo when its advertisement for a night time urination botanical treatment was called up by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for discouraging essential medical treatment. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1Xxu1Fo via IFTTT

WHO slams industry over breast milk substitutes

A new report says countries’ efforts to support breastfeeding in the face of infant formula promotion aren’t effective enough, but industry says it is playing by complicated and changing rules. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1qJBHaM via IFTTT

Cranberry players unite

Botanicals firm Diana Food has bought a Canadian start-up to expand its technology and footprint in cranberry and other fruits and pursue novel health domains. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1TxFmk6 via IFTTT

WHO slams industry over breast milk subsitutes

A new report says countries’ efforts to support breastfeeding in the face of infant formula promotion aren’t effective enough, but industry says it is playing by complicated and changing rules. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1OUx60O via IFTTT

Outline of the report on cardiovascular diseases in China, 2014

The risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are more prevalent in the Chinese population, and therefore, increase the incidence of CVD. In general, CVD morbidity and mortality will remain an upward trend in the next 10 years. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in China, which accounts for >40% of deaths from any cause. The burden of CVD is substantial and has become an important public health issue. Measures for the prevention and treatment of CVD in China should be further enforced without delay. Since 2005, the National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases has organized experts of cardiology, neurology, nephrology, diabetes, epidemiology, community health, health economics, biostatistics, and other related fields to compile the annual Report on Cardiovascular Diseases in China. The report aims to provide a timely review of the trend of the epidemic of CVD and to assess the progress of prevention and control of CVD. We present an abstract from the Report on

Comparison of effectiveness of right ventricular mid-septal pacing vs. apical pacing: a randomized-controlled trials

The aim of the present study was to compare conventional right ventricular apical pacing (RVAP) with right ventricular mid-septal pacing (RVMSP) in terms of echocardiographic and clinical/biologic features. Ninety-six patients with high-degree atrioventricular block were randomly allocated to RVMSP ( n = 50) and RVAP ( n = 46). Threshold and impedance, echocardiographic left ventricular ejection fraction, ventricular dyssynchrony features, and distance during a 6-min walk test and Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire were determined at 6 and 12 months after pacemaker implantation. Serum levels of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide were measured. At 6 months of follow-up, echocardiographic and clinical/biologic features showed no significant differences between two groups. The RVAP group had more intraventricular dyssynchrony and a trend towards a worse left ventricular ejection fraction compared with the RVMSP at 12 months of follow-up. However, no overt clinical b

Switching between ticagrelor and clopidogrel in patients who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention: insight into contemporary practice in Chinese patients

Ticagrelor has been proved to be more effective than clopidogrel; however, little is known about the switching between ticagrelor and clopidogrel in real-world clinical practice. We assessed the prevalence, related factors, dose bridging, compliance, and short-term outcomes of in-hospital switching between ticagrelor and clopidogrel in consecutively recruited patients treated by ticagrelor after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). A total of 417 eligible patients administrated with ticagrelor in-hospital after PCI were recruited. Switching between ticagrelor and clopidogrel occurred in 362 (86.8%) patients, with 318 (76.3%) from clopidogrel to ticagrelor occurring mainly after PCI and 44 (10.6%) from ticagrelor to clopidogrel primarily at discharge. History of cerebrovascular disease, final diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome, left main disease, ostial lesion, co-administration with warfarin, CYP2C19 loss-of-function alleles’ carriage status, and ticagrelor-related dyspnoea emer

A case of 10 year follow-up after transcatheter closure of a traumatic ventricular septal defect

Ventricular septal defect (VSD) is an uncommon complication of penetrating heart injuries, but transcatheter closure has emerged as a new technique and is widely used worldwide. In spite of high success rate and minimal operative mortality, short-term follow-up post-operation and long-term follow-up post-operation have not been observed. In the present study, we report a case of cardiac injury after stabbing himself with a dagger. The patient was diagnosed with a post-traumatic VSD with left-to-right shunt and was transferred to theatre where the defect was successfully repaired. Seven days later, on echocardiography examination, an occluder closing the defect with no residual leak was revealed. During the extensive follow-up over 10 years, no complication of occluder break, translocation and thrombosis formation occurred. from European Heart Journal Supplements - current issue http://ift.tt/1YVXVlG via IFTTT

A case of acute myocardial infarction after successful transcatheter closure of ventricular septal defect

Congenital heart diseases can be treated without surgery through advances in interventional cardiology. Complications such as infection and thrombus formation may develop due to foreign materials used during these procedures. Paradoxical embolism is a rare complication of transcatheter closure of ventricular septal defect (VSD) and could be responsible for acute myocardial infarction. Herein, we present a case of coronary thrombosis in a 2-year-old patient with VSD, which was closed with the Amplatzer VSD device. Although extremely rare, it should be considered in the appropriate clinical setting. from European Heart Journal Supplements - current issue http://ift.tt/1WfSOi7 via IFTTT

Food Standards Agency in row with scientists

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) board last week decided to go ahead with plans to replace its General Advisory Committee on Science (GACS) with a new Science Council in the face of unanimous opposition from members of GACS, who feared the loss of independent specialist scientific advice in the FSA’s future decision making. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/244CqQX via IFTTT

Meal replacements have key role to play in obesity battle – and need support from EU policy makers

Ahead of this year’s European Obesity Day, the trade groups Specialised Nutrition Europe (SNE) and European Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) Industry Group have called for greater support for regulated slimming products to stop overweight and obese consumers turning instead to more appealing ‘fad diets’. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/256A1Yn via IFTTT

‘Natural viagra’ ruling makes a mockery of NHCR

The Italian advertising standards body has pulled up Forsamax, a supplement for treating erectile dysfunction, for misleading advertising - providing further proof that the European Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation (NHCR) has no weight in Italy, according to one expert. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1TjUGpu via IFTTT

'It's still an attractive market': How are companies overcoming political instability in Turkey?

At the crossroads of east and west, Turkey offers huge promise but given the current political and economic situation, there are also challenges. FoodNavigator spoke to both Turkish and global companies at Food Ingredients in Istanbul this month to get their tips for doing business in the region. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1stTd3K via IFTTT

NSF brings its DNA supplement testing services to Europe: 'We want to assist EU regulators'

European authorities and food supplement companies now have access to next generation DNA test methods that can establish whether supplements actually contain the botanical ingredients declared on the label, as NSF International rolls out its supplement testing and certification programme in Europe. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1rUZIg8 via IFTTT

Korean firm seeks EU access for novel algal DHA oil

The South Korean company Daesang Corp has applied for novel food approval for its DHA-rich algal oil, claiming ‘substantial equivalence’ to an already-approved oil produced by DSM-owned Martek Biosciences. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1rUZbuO via IFTTT

Scandinavian solvent-free berry player boasts nutrient boost

Danish biotech firm Asiros has launched a range of berry powders produced via a patent-pending solvent-free process that protects the nutrients and polyphenols, overcoming the shortcomings of ethanol and water extraction methods. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/206gfsm via IFTTT

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The heart health market: All in the same vein?

Those that visited this year’s Vitafoods conference in Geneva would not have failed to notice the growing range of products claiming to support cardiovascular health, in one shape or another. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/24XP3zp via IFTTT

OmniActive taps into LED concerns with What’s Your B.L.U.E.? campaign

The future of lighting is LED but what impact does this have on eyesight? US-Indian firm OmniActive has launched a European version of its What’s Your B.L.U.E.? campaign to shed light on the burgeoning health risk, which it says carotenoid supplements can help combat. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1Xxyb0k via IFTTT

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Spotlight on Turkish regulation: 'It's an easy market to enter'

Harmonisation of Turkish and EU food law make it an easy and attractive market for foreign companies, but on issues that affect public health - such as nutrient profiles, health claims, GM food and salt reduction - the country is forging its own path. FoodNavigator caught up with one regulatory expert to find out what this means for manufacturers. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1TF3BfI via IFTTT

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Omega Pharma gets second advertisement scolding of the year

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) received 15 complaints that Omega Pharma’s botanical advertisement discouraged viewers from seeking medical advice for nocturnal urination in what is the company’s second run-in with the authority this year. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1Tbz5hg via IFTTT

Super growth for superfoods, but is the halo starting to slip?

Rates of ‘superfood’ new product development have tripled in the past five years, according to Mintel, but a nutrition expert warns that with no clear definition in existence, the allure of the ‘superfoods’ sell is starting to fade.  from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1TbNA1a via IFTTT

What to watch in functional beverages

Functional beverages are tapping into consumer interest in health and wellness, but consumers are increasingly discerning and demand drinks deliver on their promises.  from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1sjRPBk via IFTTT

Yakult sees net sales growth

Japanese dairy products company Yakult has released its financial results for the year ending March 31, 2016, and they show an increase in net sales of 5.9%. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1Ta3TPv via IFTTT

Tweet by tweet: Vitafoods Europe 2016 - day 3

Vitafoods Europe is the biggest healthy food and nutrition show in Europe and the NutraIngredients team is in Geneva this week to cover all that happens in the two halls of exhibitors as well as in conference sessions. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1OmBSUp via IFTTT

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Experts react to ‘waste of money’ headlines against probiotics

A recent article posted on The Daily Beast went with the headline “Probiotics Are a Waste of Money for Healthy Adults.” The story itself is based on findings from a Danish study. We reached out to some people in the industry and academia for a second opinion. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1rYOabn via IFTTT

Tweet by tweet: Vitafoods Europe 2016 - day 2

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Tweet by tweet: Vitafoods Europe 2016

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Vitafoods Europe: Geneva pulls nutrition levers

The NutraIngredients team will be at Vitafoods Europe in Geneva this week scouring the showfloor and conference halls for hot stories, engaging the industry and scrutinising the latest nutrition innovations. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1TAfJyc via IFTTT

Multi-partner efforts light path to better nutrition

On-the-ground programmes in Singapore and beyond are significantly boosting nutrition levels for population groups that need it the most – like migrant workers – the inaugural Food Vision Asia congress was told this month. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1UNoRVf via IFTTT

Healthy agers: To market older, you’d better get wiser

Europe’s seniors see functional foods as a 'dated' concept, are uncomfortable with products that expressly mention age, and want sustainable, naturally nutritious products, finds a consumer study led by the Healthy Marketing Team. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1W9XC8Z via IFTTT

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UK obesity soars as government inaction 'disappoints' campaigners and industry

Levels of obesity in the UK have almost doubled since the early 1990s, with 58% of women and 65% of men overweight or obese. Obesity-related hospital admissions for children have almost doubled in the past 10 years, which makes the government’s failure to take action a “huge tragedy”. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/26Q9xvP via IFTTT

German court rules against 'vegan cheese' - but what should plant-based alternatives be called?

If it's not made from animal milk it can't be called cheese, a German court has ruled in a case against a 'vegan cheese' manufacturer. But when consumers' point of reference for a product is a protected name - even if they are looking for its plant-based alternative - are they and manufacturers at a disadvantage? from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1W1U1ct via IFTTT