Health & Wellness
Americas: Zinc found to prevent diseases, say researchers
Researchers identified zinc as one of the most important essential trace metals in human nutrition and lifestyle in a new review article in Comprehensive...
Americas: Severe malnutrition in childhood may affect blood pressure in adulthood, say researchers
Severe malnutrition in childhood may increase the risk for high blood pressure in adulthood — a possible significant impact on global health, according to...
Europe: Small study found dark chocolate helps people with artery problems walk farther, longer
In a small study of 14 men and six women, ages 60-78, people with artery problems in their legs walked a little longer and...
Europe: Presentation, marketing may encourage consumption of insects as an alternative source of protein,...
Insects are being touted as the healthy, sustainable food source of the future, but will consumers be willing to dine on bugs?
Canadean asked 2,000...
Europe: Kemin, DSM Nutritional Products affirm evidence supporting lutein, zeaxanthin for eye health
Kemin and DSM Nutritional Products affirm evidence supporting the positive effects of lutein and zeaxanthin on eye health and visual function, both through the...
Europe: Allma to supply chlorella to companies for bubble tea, sorbert products
Global microalgae company Allma has agreed partnerships with two companies in the food and beverage industry.
It has finalised a deal to supply its high...
Europe: Spain’s older consumers favor indulgent, luxurious confectionery
Manufacturers need to switch to premium products, as mature consumers are increasingly health-conscious and save confectionery for the occasional treat, according a Canadean report.
When...
Asia Pacific: Region’s nutraceuticals market thrives with new products, insights, Vitafoods Asia tells FNI
The fourth edition of Vitafoods Asia will take place in Hong Kong from September 3-4, 2014.
It will hold a series of activities for the...
Europe: Casein protein helps in sports recovery, says DMV
DMV has shared information about casein protein from a nutritional point of view in sports nutrition.
The company says casein protein is digested slowly in...
Europe: Debunk the myths about high protein products for women, Arla Foods Ingredients tells...
Protein supplements represent the fastest growing category in consumer health, with global sales rising by 59% to $5.4 billion between 2006 and 2011, according...