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News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health26-Apr-2024
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Vitafoods Europe highlight: Fucoidan
Vitafoods Europe highlight: Fucoidan
Maritech® organic fucoidans are sought-after ingredients for formulations targeting immune support, gut health and healthy ageing. Meet the fucoidan experts at Vitafoods Europe and discover the benefits of bioactive seaweed extracts... click here
RESEARCH
Are babies exposed to maternal omega-3s at risk for higher BMI?
A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports that the children of mothers who consumed fish oil supplements—comprised of omega-3 (n-3) long-chained polyunsaturated fatty acid (LCPUFA)—during their third trimester had an increased BMI. An expert at the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) questions the researchers interpretation of results.... Read more
Probiotics may improve sexual function in women on anti-depressants
Probiotic supplementation could have the potential to improve mood and sexual function in women diagnosed with depression and being treated with anti-depressant medication in the form of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), say researchers in Iran.... Read more
Saffron and sight: Study explores longer-term effects
Not only is it the world’s most expensive spice, but saffron may help reduce vision loss and the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) when taken as dietary supplement over an extended period.... Read more
Caffeine capsules improve muscle strength and endurance in men, review suggests
A new review of the scientific literature reveals that acute intakes of caffeine within capsules resulted in significantly improved muscle strength and endurance in men.... Read more
Could a 'junk food' diet cause long-term damage to the brain?
Junk food has been linked to a number of health issues, including obesity, type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease, but could it also cause long-term damage to the brain?... Read more
Sugarcane fix: Revolutionary remote trial to explore health benefits of polyphenols in plant extract
Researchers at Deakin University Australia are planning a fully remote trial to investigate the health beneficial properties of polyphenols in sugarcane extract and their potential to improve gut, heart and mental health.... Read more
High consumption frequency of cheese and yoghurt could reduce occurrence of asthma symptoms – Iran study
A high weekly intake of dairy products, such as cheese and yoghurt, among children and adolescents was associated with 42% lower odds of wheezing, compared to those who never or only occasionally consume these foods, say researchers in the Middle East.... Read more
Higher omega-3 levels linked to reduced risk of death
People who consume more omega-3 fatty acids tend to live longer and healthier lives, according to a new analysis published in the most recent issue of the Mayo Clinic Proceedings.... Read more
Givaudan’s wild blueberry extract reduces postprandial fatigue: Study
Wild blueberry extract may reduce post-lunch cognitive fatigue, according to a new study sponsored by Givaudan.... Read more
Polyphenol potential to counteract age-related epigenetic changes
A new review highlights the potential of polyphenol-rich compounds to counteract age-related epigenetic alterations associated with increased disease risk through microbiome modulation.... Read more
Protecting the 'middle-aging' brain: Combination herbal extract might help
A blend of Bacopa, ginseng and whole coffee fruit may boost brain efficiency in middle-age by improving positive mood and memory function, according to a new study funded by Usana Health Sciences.... Read more
Malnutrition offers insight into the gut-brain axis research gap
Cognitive deficits caused by malnutrition may be restored by interventions targeting the gut microbiome. However, direct imaging of the brain is still needed to understand those cognitive connections in humans, according to findings published in Clinical Nutrition.... Read more
Seppic study suggests phytoceramides support skin health in menopause
Nutricosmetic manufacturer Seppic is spotlighting its latest research indicating its Ceramosides ingredient can offer skin benefits for women, including those experiencing menopause.... Read more
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REGULATION & POLICY
Kemin receives novel food authorization for BetaVia Pure
Kemin Industries has received novel food authorization from the European Commission for its BetaVia Pure postbiotic ingredient, a proprietary strain of the algae Euglena gracilis, with five-year exclusivity in the European market.... Read more
ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
How to reduce crosslinking and ensure fast dissolution in soft caps
Crosslinking is a natural phenomenon occurring in gelatin that negatively impacts soft capsules, reducing their stability and prolonging their dissolution time.
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Mitigating safety: Challenges in pet food manufacturing
Food-borne infectious agents can affect the health of pets, while mycotoxins are also a hazard in the global pet food supply chain. Fats, protein meals, meat slurries and other ingredients added during pet food manufacturing can be prone to cross-contamination and bacterial growth. In addition,...
06-Mar-2024
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Premium categories: Does the humanization trend still have legs?
Is the trend toward humanization expected to continue, whereby pet owners seek products that mirror those they eat themselves or is inflationary pressure putting a stop to such developments?
06-Mar-2024
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Sustainable sourcing: Limiting pet industry impact on ecosystems
Minimal impact ingredient sourcing along with alternative protein inclusion are hot topics in the pet food sustainability space. Ingredients represent the highest portion of pet food manufacturers’ carbon emissions, far outpacing any other contributor such as production, packaging and even transportation.
05-Mar-2024
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Mining the microbiome: Balance is everything
Scientists are digging deeper in their quest to understand the influence of diet and nutrition on pet gut health as the evidence grows that developing a stable and beneficial microbiome early on has long-term benefits.
05-Mar-2024
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SUPPLIERS
Lubrizol spotlights microencapsulated iron and EU-approved carbopol polymers
Lubrizol will launch its new microencapsulated iron ingredient Lipofer and highlight newly EU food grade-approved Carbopol polymers next month (May 2024).... Read more
Gut health takes center stage in Geneva
Microbiome modulation is a top trend in new nutraceutical concepts prepped to take to the tradeshow floor.... Read more
Suppliers set to inspire with new concepts, tech, research and more
With the nutraceuticals industry preparing to descend on Vitafoods Europe, we pull together a few of the concepts set to take to the show floor in Geneva (May 14 to 16).... Read more
Lallemand and dsm-firmenich partner for synbiotic infant nutrition solutions
Lallemand Health Solutions and dsm-firmenich are partnering to launch new synergistic synbiotic solutions combining human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and probiotics for for early-life nutrition.... Read more
Heart matters: Firms pin hopes on vitamin K2 and red yeast rice extract formula for Asia success
A new formula combining vitamin K2 and red yeast rice extract from SunWay Biotech and Gnosis by Lesaffre is being pitched as ‘pivotal chance’ to boost cardiometabolic health in Asia.... Read more
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