Large yellow tea, taken as a dietary supplement, could have potential as a food additive to ameliorate symptoms linked to type 2 diabetes, according to researchers in China.
Researchers say women of reproductive age should ensure sufficient intake of both haem and non-haem iron to ensure healthy levels of serum ferritin, after an Australian study found one-third of subjects had sub-optimal status.
Mulberry extract supplementation may benefit those suffering from kidney damage caused by diabetes — known as diabetic nephropathy — according to a recent Iranian study.
A researcher at Poland’s University of Lodz compiled and reviewed the existing scientific literature of sea buckthorn (Elaeagnus rhamnoides) oil’s health benefits, concluding that, though more research is needed, there’s a strong case for its cardioprotective...
Swiss pharmaceutical and nutritional ingredients player Lonza beat 2017 earnings expectations, but forecast a rise in operating profit margin this year that fell short of analysts’ hopes, knocking its shares.
Singaporeans are consuming an increasing amount of vitamins and supplements, with overall expenditure reaching US$374.4m (S$490m) last year — up US$5.5m from 2016— according to market research firm Euromonitor.
Auckland-based meat substitute producer Sunfed Meats, which has consistently sold out its Chicken Free Chicken in New Zealand, is in the midst of a series A capital raise to significantly expand production to meet growing local and overseas demand, and...
Supplementation of lemon verbena extract capsules taken with exhaustive exercise by moderately active study participants reduced muscle damage more than a placebo, according to a study conducted in Germany.
Vitafoods survey shows digestive health is top concern for industry – for the first time
An increasing consumer interest in probiotics and the microbiome could be one reason why digestive health has hit the top of the nutraceutical and functional food industry agenda for the first time, say experts.
Oral nutritional supplements (ONS) can benefit children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in chemotherapy, according to a Chinese population study.
NutraIngredients-Asia and FoodNavigator-Asia are bringing together business leaders, policymakers and academics to debate how industry can meet the food and nutritional challenges brought about by Asia-Pacific's rapidly ageing population.
With the rise of functional foods, US-based Seppic, which distributes ingredients by French chemical firm Isaltis, is changing the focus of its marketing efforts for chelated magnesium ingredient Givomag to highlight its flexibility for inclusion in a...
Rice consumption may have a positive impact on mental health, with other foods central to the traditional Japanese diet acting as mediators, according to researchers in Japan.
With social care and medical costs are predicted to hit €17.8bn (£15.7bn) a year in the UK by 2030, politicians from all parties have called on the Government to address the issue of malnutrition amongst the elderly.
A zinc-based compound, Bis(Hinokitiolato)Zn complex or Zn(hkt)2, may be useful in fighting diabetes via liver and kidney lipid metabolism, say researchers in Japan.
Campaign group GE Free NZ wants regulator Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) to review its draft approval for Golden Rice, which is genetically modified to produce beta-carotene.
Supplier AstaReal has taken another step in trying to differentiate itself within the astaxanthin category by announcing it has achieved USP Ingredient Verification on its ingredient.
The sequential inoculation of a certain type of yeast in durian pulp fermentation could lead to the development of a new non-dairy durian-based probiotic beverage, say researchers in Singapore and China.
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Swedish start-up Carbiotix says its focus on personalised feedback and dosing at a competitive price point will help consumers to fill the 'fibre gap' in a meaningful and easy way. And with long-term plans to allocate profits to food fortification...
In a relentless pursuit of 'scale', Aker BioMarine has now become the world's undisputed leader in krill oil supply. The purpose is not mere aggrandizement, but rather, to have the necessary wherewithal to grow the category with science...
A dose of curcumin supplements twice daily is enough to enhance memory and mood in people with mild, age-related memory loss, according to a UCLA study.
A Japanese population study suggests that lower levels of serum eicosapentaenoic acid to arachidonic acid (EPA:AA) is associated with an increased risk of cancer death.
Omega-3 supplementation significantly decreased self-reported aggressiveness among members of the general population at the end of a six-week trial, researchers have revealed.
ADM is the latest global food giant to plough investment into Singapore with the opening of a new innovation centre to meet rising consumer and customer demand across Southeast Asia.
Research done on finished formulations and a commitment to a positioning as a dietary supplement are the cornerstones of his brand's success, says the head of fast-growing fitness beverage manufacturer Celsius.
The CEO of Holland & Barrett International says its enrolment of ex-Sainsbury's director Steve Carson as MD and former P&G CMO Roisin Donnelly signals its intent to become one of the world's leading health and wellness brands.
Researchers in Australia are to embark on a trial to assess if adding more pork to the Mediterranean diet will affect its well-established heart health and cognition benefits.
A high concentration of serum omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may lead to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, according to researchers in China.
