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A higher total intake of legumes is associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes by more than a third, the long-term PREDIMED trial had concluded. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2oHU9A4 via IFTTT

DuPont will acquire FMC’s health and nutrition business and divest part of its crop chemical business in what it says is “ a meaningful step forward ” for the proposed DuPont and Dow merger. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2nEmOqk via IFTTT

While plant stanol esters have a bigger effect on lowering cholesterol than oat beta-glucans, they can come with unwanted side effects including weight gain and microbiome disturbance, finds a new study. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2nru1cz via IFTTT

Despite the emerging trend of blurring category lines in the functional beverage sector, many consumers still hesitate to believe the claims and attributes on pack, let alone make a purchase, a new study from Mintel reveals. But it's not stopping the category from growing. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2ooZI7a via IFTTT

A compound identified in the leaves of the Ashwagandha herb may provide some welcome respite to those suffering from insomnia and other neuropsychiatric conditions. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2nCSJHM via IFTTT

Oslo’s government has announced plans to reduce its ambitious organic targets, sparking a backlash from the country's lead organic trade group who advise their government to 'Look to Sweden'. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2ofn2rp via IFTTT

Children deficient in vitamin B1 and vitamin B12 show lower cognitive and motor function skills, find two studies investigating the long-term effects of child development with incomplete vitamin profiles.  from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2nPj08a via IFTTT

A daily supplement containing bovine colostrum may reduce markers of muscle damage and blunt inflammation after exercise, says a new study with soccer players. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2njDVMv via IFTTT

The Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA) has launched www.GRMAlliance.org to encourage participation in the ANSI standards development process, with its GMP standard for supplements expected soon. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2nPnNX8 via IFTTT

Researchers in St Petersburg say the majority of Russians see a ‘proper meal’ primarily in terms of health and nutrition, but do not have regular access to it. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2njUvM9 via IFTTT

Natural products with functional claims such as honey continue to face a bright future as both a food and a therapeutic product, not least in China where demand is expected to soar. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2nPlHX2 via IFTTT

Four years of supplementation with calcium and vitamin D did not produce any statistically significant reductions in the risk of cancer in older women with sufficient levels of the nutrients, says a new study. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mQVwjH via IFTTT

Waste blood from the meat industry has the potential to be collected and processed to generate high-added-value food ingredients, say researchers … who outline it’s ‘exceptional’ nutritive and functional properties. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2nkM1p1 via IFTTT

The potential cardiovascular effects of ellagitannins from pomegranate and walnuts may be either positive or negative depending on their gut microbiota, says a new study. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2oxNIQb via IFTTT

Specialised diets designed to release large amounts of acetate or butyrate after bacterial fermentation in the colon protected against type 1 or juvenile diabetes in mice, said researchers from Monash University in Australia. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2o6BscX via IFTTT

The overlap between malnutrition and frailty is such that both conditions could benefit from combining oral nutritional supplements and physical activity, a review has concluded. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2oxtFBd via IFTTT

Greater vitamin and fibre intake are crucial factors in avoiding metabolic syndrome in colorectal cancer patients, a new Korean study revealed. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2o50PeY via IFTTT

Consumption of tea is associated with increased bone mineral density (BMD), according to a meta-analysis of 16 studies combining data from 138,523 people. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2ngU4mN via IFTTT

What made a practicing doctor give up medicine to create and supply a high-fibre flour?  “I saw an opportunity to be infinitely more effective in preventing disease in the first place .  Fibre is the only option to transform our staple comfort foods from toxic to therapeutic,”­  says Gerald Davies, founder of FiberFlour. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2o7XpZk via IFTTT

Dutch researchers have found vegetable consumption can be increased dramatically using simple placement techniques in public places such as offices and hospitals. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2nerWzS via IFTTT

A pan-European trial testing nutrition as a preventative strategy for depression could have ‘huge implications’ for future health policy, says one of the team behind the study. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2nemfBX via IFTTT

High levels of iodine deficiency in school-age children and expectant mothers is posing a risk to health in Israel, warns the first national survey conducted in the country. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2ne42EF via IFTTT

EU member states yesterday voted against the introduction and renewal of GM grains in Europe but failed to reach a binding majority, leaving the president of the Commission Jean-Claude Juncker to make the final decision. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2nrxrNs via IFTTT

A functional food containing cannabidiol and hemp seed oil has been launched in the UK by Canadian hemp seed product manufacturer, HempCo, under the brand name PlanetHemp. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2outCX2 via IFTTT

Fibre supplementation can improve asthma symptoms by boosting gut microbiota, results from an Australian trial have revealed.  from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2n9hw57 via IFTTT

Supplements containing Lesaffre Human Care’s ibSium ( Saccharomyces cerevisiae  CNCM I-3856) may improve gastrointestinal symptoms in people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2nw5Sof via IFTTT

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) will publish a scientific opinion on how much sugar can be included in a healthy diet by 2020, it has confirmed. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2odPx4C via IFTTT

The metabolism of omega-3 and omega-6 unsaturated fatty acids in the brain may be linked with the progression of Alzheimer's disease. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2nw1Vjc via IFTTT

This week saw the International Food Exhibition (IFE) come to London. The mega-show brought out the latest offerings from small traders, multinationals, and food service. From the latest meat-free offerings, to vitamin infused teas, and nutritious meal pots, check out our gallery of some of the top picks from IFE. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2odOS3b via IFTTT

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has praised France for officially backing a voluntary, front-of-pack nutrition logo that “ clearly stood out as the most consumer-friendly scheme” . from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2nwaOZZ via IFTTT

Combating climate change will be easier to achieve than improving global diets but both are interrelated, says a leading sustainability expert. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2odUZ7F via IFTTT

Milk proteins continue to carve out a strong niche in sports nutrition despite’s whey protein’s dominance, supplier Milk Specialties Global said. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mU9wnH via IFTTT

If in-vitro meat is to be successful it must be marketed as a natural meat substitute, because the negative perception of synthetic foods are too great to overcome the potential benefits for the environment, say Swiss researchers. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mvXWnJ via IFTTT

In an effort to reduce misleading uses of health claims on advertising for nutritional products, the Italian government has published a decree detailing financial penalties. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mXirWA via IFTTT

Large trials are desperately needed to understand if supplements and dietary interventions can play a positive role in the treatment of Crohn’s disease, according to academics in Japan. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2o7v3KX via IFTTT

Flaxseed oil and astaxanthin could help reduce the accumulation of fat in the liver, as well as lower triacylglycerol and cholesterol, finds a new rat study. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mturm9 via IFTTT

A polyphenol-rich formulation may enhance the benefits of mind-body practices, such as yoga, Pilates, and Taïchi, says a new study from Europe. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mQeP7P via IFTTT

Vitamin E or selenium, used alone or in combination as a dietary supplement, did not appear to raise or lower the risk of dementia in asymptomatic older males, a JAMA study has revealed. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2nC9Yvo via IFTTT

Long-term supplementation with low-dose nobiletin can protect against high-fat diet induced inflammation, insulin resistance, dyslipidaemia and liver disease, despite not contributing to weight loss, a study by Korean and Japanese academics found. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mQmN0M via IFTTT

Complementary medicine firms in Australia have just one week more to respond to a raft of proposed regulatory changes being considered by the Therapeutic Goods Administration. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2nCe0nu via IFTTT

China’s Commerce Ministry appears to have halted plans for more stringent cross border e-commerce rules, meaning many goods will still be regarded as personal trade, rather than for commercial distribution.  from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mQxxwd via IFTTT

A randomised trial follow-up found little benefit of prenatal DHA supplementation on the IQ of children at age seven, academics in Australia have reported. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2nCj6Ai via IFTTT

Thrive Probiotic has gathered data on the company’s Just Thrive Probiotic supplement and its effect on leaky gut syndrome. The results, which have yet to be published, were compelling enough that researchers have approached the company to do a trial on HIV patients, a company officer said. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mQdkGQ via IFTTT

Five new synthetic yeast chromosomes have been created could signal the advent of more nutritious food, less waste and improved processing efficiency, according to the team heading up the project.  from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2nCjWN9 via IFTTT

The recent occasion of the International Women’s Day provided a good opportunity to reflect on both gender equality, but also on differences between the genders, writes DSM senior scientist Barbara Troesch. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mQxkJ5 via IFTTT

An oral enzyme combination may reduce exercise-induced fatigue, muscle soreness and damage in endurance athletes, says a new study. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2moKGRw via IFTTT

British brand Beet It is bringing the benefits of its beet juice products to the US with a nation wide retail launch to accompany its existing online sales. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2nVtEqC via IFTTT

Synthetic biology, or GMO 2.0 as some are calling it, has vastly more penetration in the marketplace than was previously believed. That’s the takeaway from the assembly of the first list of such ingredients. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2n6ePnp via IFTTT

Eating three to four servings of vegetables daily is associated with a lower incidence of psychological stress in women, but it has less of an impact on men, new research by University of Sydney academics revealed. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2nVINby via IFTTT

A gut flora imbalance caused by a high-fat diet might help protect healthy people from the metabolic effects of unhealthy diets, a study says. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2nrrCC5 via IFTTT

Women, especially those in ethnic minority groups,  get most of their energy from processed, high-fat and high-sugar sources just before pregnancy, finds a new study that warns of risks from poor nutrition. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2nJvUBT via IFTTT

Vitamins manufacturer Blackmores was fined AUS$65,000 (US$50,000), and publicly named and shamed by authorities in China for breaching strict advertising laws. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mLMfVG via IFTTT

Tea consumption halves the risk of cognitive impairment for people 55 years old and above, and also dramatically reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease among those at greater genetic risk. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mk8ZQE via IFTTT

Giving vitamin D to pregnant mice prevented autism traits being passed on to their offspring, researchers in Australia have revealed. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2nifC5w via IFTTT

The five-colour NutriScore is the most effective nutrition label in promoting healthier food choices and will be adopted as the official (but voluntary) label in France, the health minister has said.  from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2nusMwK via IFTTT

Fortifying wheat flour used for making instant noodles has the potential to improve nutrient intakes in Asia, a review shows. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mzeOF7 via IFTTT

Functional foods and drinks are becoming more widely accepted as a part of every day life – but how do we actually define the category, what drives consumer engagement, and where is the next big growth coming from? from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mwMm6V via IFTTT

The demands on brands and suppliers to fulfil consumer’s desire to eat healthy foods has never been higher with switched-on millennials becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of functional foods through social media. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2m5pzDW via IFTTT

Mainstreaming biofortification into plant breeding programs, integrating it into policies, programs and investments, and building consumer demand are needed to benefit one billion people by 2030. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2nIPSvY via IFTTT

Sweet potato supplementation significantly reduced obesity caused by a high-fat diet and also had beneficial effects on liver and kidney functions, a new China study shows. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2m5kbk3 via IFTTT

Anglo-Dutch giant Unilever has called on the UK government to revisit the country's rules on takeovers and acquisitions to protect ‘national champions’ against foreign takeovers. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2nJ6mUN via IFTTT

This could be as close to guilt-free that ice cream is ever going to get: Researchers have revealed that fortification with chia seed oil ramps up omega-3 levels while maintaining taste and texture. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2n1vQj0 via IFTTT

From consumer spending to retailer awareness, we pinpoint six of the most pressing functional food and supplement trends ahead of next week’s HI South East Asia exhibition and conference in Jakarta. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mvmJnF via IFTTT

Functional beverages are set to boom with projected 8% annual growth, with energy drinks, waters and teas strong performers – but are consumers growing weary of gimmicks. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mtY4ze via IFTTT

A huge 70% of Europeans prefer health benefits from natural foods, rather than added benefits, according to Mintel - so could the perception that functional foods are unnatural be a barrier to casual users? from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mPeXre via IFTTT

Sulforaphane, a phytochemical found in broccoli, may affect the rate of weight gain, according to a new study suggesting the compound plays a role in energy consumption and fat burning. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mtMfJY via IFTTT

Ongoing labour abuses at sea have prompted research into a possible ‘social sustainability’ scheme for seafood in Europe. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mPmPZS via IFTTT

A product listing for L-Glutamine has been banned by the UK Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) after the agency ruled it included a non-authorised health claim. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mu6lDM via IFTTT

Dietary intake of B vitamins might play a role in reducing the impact of air pollution on the epigenome, say researchers. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mPnHOb via IFTTT

Trusted sources of food and nutritional advice are being overlooked in preference to instant, real-time interactions with celebrities and bloggers, according to a communications expert. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mtWWMw via IFTTT

Research accounting for greenhouse gas emissions caused by the health care system shows healthier diets could have an even greater effect on climate change than previously thought. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mPC4lF via IFTTT

Malnutrition is a prime risk factor for older Chinese adults suffering from sarcopenia, an age-related condition of declining skeletal muscle mass and function.  from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mtV0DP via IFTTT

The effect of dietary supplementation on muscle function in the elderly appears limited, as a review describes the combined benefits of exercise and nutrition intervention were ‘less than expected.’ from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mJj9ZS via IFTTT

A daily dose of Ahiflower oil from  Buglossoides arvensis  may increase production of the cytokine IL-10,  which plays a role in immunoregulation and inflammation, says a new study. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mVVdTx via IFTTT

Probiotics improved the microbiota of rats fed junk food and boosted their cognitive function, but had little impact on healthy animals and actually impaired memory. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2n5AM6X via IFTTT

China’s ageing population has poorer cognitive and physical function compared with their counterparts from 10 years ago, according to the largest study of its kind, published in The Lancet. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2noRATM via IFTTT

Extract from edible red seaweed (Gelidium amansi) helped trim down unwanted fat off diet-induced obese (DIO) mice, a study discovered. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mVCNSE via IFTTT

We’ve had adoptogenics. We’ve had immune system potentiators. Now comes ‘senolytics,’ a term applied by Life Extension to a new healthy aging product line called Geroprotect developed with artificial intelligence technology. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2noRzPI via IFTTT

An encapsulated concentrate of fruit and vegetable juice may reduce systemic inflammation and improve cholesterol levels in obese people, says a new study. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mVDOKm via IFTTT

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How gut microbiota composition changes with age has been charted using state-of- the-art DNA sequencing in Japan, revealing which strains are most prevalent at different stages of life. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mVIss2 via IFTTT

The European cannabis extract market could be a set for boost following the introduction of a novelty gummy, says Love Hemp. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mDehDG via IFTTT

A probiotic strain that itself produces high enough levels of natural vitamin B12 to enable EFSA approved health claims is a ‘first step’ towards the category gaining its own claims, says Winclove. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2n2t1hZ via IFTTT

Authorities have not paid enough attention to the issue of supplement contamination, failing to sufficiently investigate this issue, according to Luca Bucchini. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mD2zZR via IFTTT

Advances in DNA testing mean deeper insights can be made into how people use food for fuel, or how fast a nutrient is metabolised. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2n2jJCJ via IFTTT

A chocolate bar containing 33% pure refined turmeric has been launched into the global functional foods market, as a convenient and enjoyable way to increase daily dosage of curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mDiV4O via IFTTT

Lactobacillus, a probiotic bacteria found in live-culture yogurt and sauerkraut, could reverse depressive symptoms, according to a new mouse study that researchers think could hold true in humans. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2n2hhwc via IFTTT

As little as 17% of Spanish women could have an adequate iron intake, with women consuming fewer iron-rich foods such as red meat, according to data from the Spanish ANIBES study. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mDiEhY via IFTTT

Ageing consumers, more feminine products and ‘natural’ functional foods will lead the market in the coming years, analysts from Euromonitor International told attendees of our recent online event on Sports Nutrition. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2n2qDIp via IFTTT

An omega-3 supplement made from herring caviar oil will hit the shelves of Holland & Barrett in the UK and Ireland after success in Asia and UAE. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mDoC2F via IFTTT

Everyone is against doping, but those at the heart of sports and athletics can do more, argues Luca Bucchini. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2n2vwB5 via IFTTT

The EU Commission has released the revised regulations for the marketing of medical devices, simplifying the confusing between food and medical device, after outlining the changes - including post-market surveillance and increased traceability - back in 2012. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mDeh6E via IFTTT

Caffeine could ward off dementia and other neurodegenerative conditions by enhancing the abilities of protective enzymes, say researchers. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2n2hj7i via IFTTT

Organic may be less sustainable and less beneficial to consumer health than previously thought, according to new research. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mDe2bW via IFTTT

Plant-based steak, with a taste and texture to rival the real thing, is one step closer to the market as Unilever, Givaudan and Ingredion join Wageningen researchers in the Plant Meat Matters consortium. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2nmnC2z via IFTTT

The European cannabis extract market could be a set for boost following the introduction of a novelty gummy, says Love Hemp. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2nmbVcw via IFTTT

A probiotic strain that itself produces high enough levels of natural vitamin B12 to enable EFSA approved health claims is a ‘first step’ towards the category gaining its own claims, says Winclove. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mSEoZo via IFTTT

Authorities have not paid enough attention to the issue of supplement contamination, failing to sufficiently investigate this issue, according to Luca Bucchini. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mDzOh8 via IFTTT

Advances in DNA testing mean deeper insights can be made into how people use food for fuel, or how fast a nutrient is metabolised. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2miXS6v via IFTTT

Food and drink manufacturers have been given 12 months to come up with effective non-regulatory approaches to help reduce levels of obesity. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mDBqaZ via IFTTT

Thanks to drink manufacturers reformulating sugar out of their products, the UK’s Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) now predicts significantly less revenue from the sugar tax - but does this really signal a change in the public diet? from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2nnIbv0 via IFTTT

Lactobacillus, a probiotic bacteria found in live-culture yogurt and sauerkraut, could reverse depressive symptoms, according to a new mouse study that researchers think could hold true in humans. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2lLo6Cm via IFTTT

As little as 17% of Spanish women could have an adequate iron intake, with women consuming fewer iron-rich foods such as red meat, according to data from the Spanish ANIBES study. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2nnwkx2 via IFTTT

Ageing consumers, more feminine products and ‘natural’ functional foods will lead the market in the coming years, analysts from Euromonitor International told attendees of our recent online event on Sports Nutrition. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2lLGrz8 via IFTTT

A new probiotic has debuted on the market that aims to improve gut health by balancing the fungal and bacterial aspects of the microbiome. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mORW8N via IFTTT

Higher blood levels of vitamin D are associated with significantly fewer cardiovascular disease (CVD) events and a lower risk of mortality from CVD, says a new meta-analysis. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2m7jSjX via IFTTT

Love with Food is a subscription service that allows food companies to gain consumer feedback on their products. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mOLbUr via IFTTT

A chocolate bar containing 33% pure refined turmeric has been launched into the global functional foods market, as a convenient and enjoyable way to increase daily dosage of curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mOIrGE via IFTTT

Dietary supplement company By-Health has launched a new probiotic digestive health product in China to combat pathogenic stomach bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H.pylori). from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2lJNYP8 via IFTTT

Hong Kong Chinese herbal products manufacturer Infinitus China is teaming up with Nobel Laureate Jules Hoffman to explore Traditional Chinese Medicine’s role in immunity.  from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2nliuek via IFTTT

Food products sold under the same label continually show inconsistent standards of quality, particularly in Eastern Europe, prompting calls for a new regulatory body in the EU. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2naRkb2 via IFTTT

Everyone is against doping, but those at the heart of sports and athletics can do more, argues Luca Bucchini. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2n4kzz8 via IFTTT

An omega-3 supplement made from herring caviar oil will hit the shelves of Holland & Barrett in the UK and Ireland after success in Asia and UAE. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mJybQ3 via IFTTT

Pregnant women in the US should be encouraged to consume more omega-3s, with a new analysis showing that intakes of EPA and DHA are falling short of recommendations.  from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2m5VAYl via IFTTT

An omega-3 supplement made from herring caviar oil will hit the shelves of Holland & Barrett in the UK and Ireland after success in Asia and UAE. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2moVYDR via IFTTT

The EU Commission has released the revised regulations for the marketing of medical devices, simplifying the confusing between food and medical device, after outlining the changes - including post-market surveillance and increased traceability - back in 2012. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2m2aSwh via IFTTT

Caffeine could ward off dementia and other neurodegenerative conditions by enhancing the abilities of protective enzymes, say researchers. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2n2mvYZ via IFTTT

A two-week course of a liquid supplement improved the nutritional status and reduced inflammation in elderly people living in community settings, a new trial from Korea reports. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2m5yPUf via IFTTT

Daily supplementation with extracts from chili peppers may significantly reduce the waist to hip ratio in healthy adults, says a new study. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2lGgIYW via IFTTT

German OTC health products manufacturer Pohl-Boskamp is bringing a respiratory health supplement to the US market after decades of market history in the EU. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2m5uS1M via IFTTT

Food tech start-up Unavoo has launched a natural, stevia- and prebiotic fibre-based sweetener that can replace sugar like-for-like in dairy, bakery and beverage products. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2nfshCB via IFTTT

French firm LNC has failed in its bid to gain an approved health claim for its medical weight loss drink Stablor, with EFSA critiquing one human clinical trial, and rejecting LNC’s other evidence. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2lEqVoY via IFTTT

Private equity firm Lion Capital has acquired a majority stake in UK-based active nutrition firm Grenade Holdings in a deal that sees the business valued at £72 million (€83m). from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2m31DwA via IFTTT

British businesses are almost half as confident about the British business environment as they were last year, a survey has shown. The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has appealed the government for a range of urgent measures seeking to secure the future of the country’s largest industry. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mFh95r via IFTTT

Omega-3s from seafood, fruits, nuts, vegetables, and whole grains are among the 10 dietary factors associated with an estimated 45% of all cardiometabolic deaths in the US, says a new study. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mXouhi via IFTTT

Functional soups featuring botanical and herbal ingredients such as ginger, ginseng and cordyceps are ripe for new product development in Japan, with the ageing population a particularly lucrative target market. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2lXsGbO via IFTTT

China is the next top target for tocotrienol, according to supplier ExcelVite, which wants to boost sales of its ‘super vitamin E’ products in the country after establishing strong markets in the US and Europe.  from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2nd9LLl via IFTTT

Low levels of vitamin A, D and E have been associated with Recurrent Respiratory Tract Infections (RRTI) among children living in Northern China, a new case control study reports. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mkVSNx via IFTTT

Stevia maker PureCircle today (Tuesday) said it would “leave all the options open” as to whether it would seek compensation after it was “cleared” following a dispute with the US authorities over whether stevia imported from China was produced by forced prison labour. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mWF1SA via IFTTT

British businesses are almost half as confident about the British business environment as they were last year, a survey has shown. The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has appealed the government for a range of urgent measures seeking to secure the future of the country’s largest industry. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2myhEh5 via IFTTT

Agricultural tomato wastes could be used to produce valuable functional ingredients as part of a sustainable strategy that uses sustainable extraction methods and contributes to a bio-economy, say researchers. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2lTIson via IFTTT

Supplementing the diet with omega-3 fatty acids could restrict the tissue and organ damage caused by air pollution, says research. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2meQlGD via IFTTT

Virtual reality has arrived and is set to change the way the food industry engages with consumers and even the way consumers taste food by creating multisensory experiences, according to one digital marketing expert. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2lTam3z via IFTTT

Brexit could severely hinder the ability of UK firms and research bodies to participate in big EU-funded food science projects, a leading nutrition scientist has warned. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mB3KeP via IFTTT

A new study showed insoluble dietary fibre (IDF) from pear pomace can prevent obesity and reduce damage caused by a high-fat diet, with researchers believing it does so by improving gut microbiota. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2lT2hft via IFTTT

Yakult is ready to begin carrying out tests on the consumption of probiotics in space, by undertaking experiments on astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS). from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2mBgphE via IFTTT