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DSM finishes sale of pharma assets to US firm

DSM has completed a major milestone in its restructuring into a smaller, more profitable and more focused company as it finalized the sale of its pharmaceutical manufacturing assets to US-based Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2gkQC8x via IFTTT

Vitamin D, leucine-enriched whey protein drink benefits muscle protein synthesis among older men, says Nutricia-backed study

Supplementing breakfast with a medical nutrition drink of leucine-enriched whey protein, vitamin D, and carbohydrates increased post-meal muscle protein synthesis among older men, researchers at the University of Clermont Auvergne found. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2whcpH5 via IFTTT

Could Common Vitamin Supplements Raise Lung Cancer Risk?

Increased odds only seemed to affect men or male smokers, study suggests Source: HealthDay from Dietary Supplements New Links: MedlinePlus RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2vfeWi8 via IFTTT

Are anthocyanins a prebiotic? Brazilian researchers summarize what we know so far

The study of prebiotics — a term used to describe the ‘food’ beneficial gut bacteria feed on — is still in its infancy. Researchers in Brazil synthesized existing studies of dark blue flavonoids called anthocyanins and found that more and more studies hint to their prebiotic effect. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2xbxHEw via IFTTT

Probiotics in space: NASA explores viability of microorganisms for space flight

Spending time in the low gravity environment of space leads to significant changes to your body – your bones weaken and your sense of taste may diminish. It is also known that the diversity of culturable bacteria in the gut microbiome decreases, which coincides with a decline in immune system function, and gastrointestinal distress (both constipation and diarrhea). from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2i4NIsz via IFTTT

Study backs multivitamins' ability to prevent nutrient shortfalls with hard data

A study published last week in the journal  Nutrients  adds another brick in the wall backing the ability of multivitamins to fill in nutrient shortfalls. While this notion is taken for granted among experts in the dietary supplement field, it is still sometimes discredited by health influencers and in the mainstream press. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2fL01t6 via IFTTT

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Aker buys bulk krill oil business from Neptune

The krill oil market has been transformed with the announcement today that Aker BioMarine has bought the bulk oil supply end of Neptune Technologies & Bioressources for $34 million USD. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2wFX4NL via IFTTT

Change to novel foods rules may open door for raft of new fruits … and health claims

Simplification and centralisation of the European novel foods process means applications based on traditional use will soon be allowed – Resulting in shorter and cheaper routes to market, and the potential for using new fruits and juices that could come with health claims, says Dr John Wilkinson. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2vgzTdB via IFTTT

Chinese supplier Layn to bring monk fruit to Europe

Chinese supplier Guilin Layn Natural Ingredients wants to be the first firm to sell monk fruit in Europe, and has submitted a request for a scientific opinion to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2huJ9aL via IFTTT

'We’re at the start of an exciting transition towards a plant-based revolution,' says Reducetarian founder

'Reducetarian' eaters are bringing plant-based foods from the niche to the mainstream. But is industry doing enough to tap into this trend, and does it have an interest in doing so? We caught up with the president and founder of the Reducetarian Foundation, Brian Kateman to talk about the growing movement.  from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2u9E3Gz via IFTTT

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Olive oil by-product shows functional food potential

Adding an industrial by-product of olive oil dramatically improves the nutritional content of fish burgers, but an additional extraction process is needed to achieve satisfactory taste, say researchers. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/2u0l5lM via IFTTT