Health & Wellness
Europe: Vitamin E intake recommendations should reflect other factors, says DSM
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that the current Recommended Daily Amount (RDA) of vitamin E should be replaced by a newly...
World: Algatechnologies distributes natural astaxanthin in Mexico
Algatechnologies has established a new distribution arrangement that will enable its AstaPure natural astaxanthin to be sold in Mexico for the first time.
Ingredients from...
Asia Pacific: DuPont HOWARU probiotics found to reduce antibiotic side effects
A study to investigate the ability of a probiotic formulation to reduce potential gastrointestinal side effects of antibiotic treatment has found significant benefits from...
Americas: Healthy fats lower blood sugar levels, finds study
Eating more unsaturated fats, especially polyunsaturated fats, instead of dietary carbohydrate or saturated fats lowers blood sugar levels and improves insulin resistance and secretion,...
Americas: More consumers eat plant-based foods for health
The market for plant-based alternatives is still evolving as consumers begin to leverage these items because of food allergies or they are seeking what...
Europe: Raw garlic found to kill Bcc bacteria, researchers say
A chemical found in garlic can kill bacteria that cause life-threatening lung infections in people with cystic fibrosis, research suggests.
The study is the first...
Americas: Junk food may not be the prime causes for obesity, say researchers
Indulgences like sodas and junk foods have long been blamed as the prime culprits responsible for worrying obesity trends across the US.
New analysis by two...
Europe: Vitamin K2 deficiency, tobacco equally risky for CVD
Cureus has published a new study that explores the extent that vitamin K2 deficiency is tied to cardiovascular disease (CVD).
The results showed that...
Europe: DuPont company partners French institution on probiotic strains
The DuPont Nutrition & Health Microbiome Venture has partnered with INRA (French National Institute for Agricultural Research) to decipher the molecular mechanisms of action...
Americas: Drivers behind more green intake among consumers
US consumers' consumption of fresh produce grew steadily at about 1.3% between 2011 and 2016, according to a Packaged Facts report.
"Fruit and vegetable producers...