Archives for October 31, 2017

SCIENCE SHORT

Probiotics backed for weight loss benefits: Meta-analysis

Probiotic supplementation with various strains of Lactobacillus have been shown to induce a small but statistically significant weight loss in the obese and overweight, according to a new review and meta-analysis.

Japanese river alga Sujiaonori boasts anti-allergy, skincare benefits: Japanese study

The river alga Sujiaonori possesses anti-allergy and skincare benefits, according to a Japanese study.

Probiotic strain in yogurt helps alleviate acute respiratory infection in middle-aged and elderly: RCT

Yogurt containing certain probiotic strains may reduce the risk and incidence of acute upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) in the middle-aged and elderly, according to a Chinese RCT.

Trisco Foods targets supplement growth for elderly in APAC with latest acquisition

Australian manufacturer Trisco Foods has turned its attention to the rapidly growing supplement market for elderly people in APAC through its recent acquisition of Enprocal and Prime Nutrition.

Blackmores CEO exclusive, part one: 'We can't rely on e-commerce alone for China success'

Blackmores' long-term fortunes in China will be dependent on establishing a successful retail business alongside its current thriving cross-border e-commerce sales, its new CEO told us in an exclusive interview.