Tag: health
Americas: Study finds sugar-sweetened beverages increases prediabetes risk
Adult Americans who regularly consumed sugar-sweetened beverages (roughly one can of soda per day) had a 46% higher risk of developing prediabetes compared to...
Americas: Carotenoid pigment found to reduce strength of lung tumors
Beta-cryptoxanthin (BCX), a carotenoid pigment compound found primarily in plants, reduces the number and invasiveness of tumors in mouse and cell models of lung...
Asia Pacific: Ginger, chili peppers could lower cancer risk
Research has suggested that capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their kick, might cause cancer.
Now researchers show in mouse studies that the...
Europe: Polaris releases stable algal oil
French marine lipid experts Polaris introduces a stable European algal oil that is pure, natural, sustainable and vegetarian.
Produced in Europe, the Omegavie DHA algae Qualitysilver 5...
Americas: Prebiotics found to decrease waistline
A study finds that Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis 420 alone or in combination with the prebiotic fiber Litesse Ultra polydextrose reduced body fat mass,...
Americas: DuPont Nutrition & Health expands plant with US$100M
DuPont Nutrition & Health will spend US$100 million to expand its US facility capacity by 70%.
The investment is the second phase of a broader...
Europe: Study find Palatinose to enhance in children
A Palatinose-based breakfast beneficially influences children’s memory and mood throughout the morning, according to a study by Swansea University, Walesi.
The study highlights that...
Europe: Roquette exhibits plant proteins in HIE 2016
Roquette will highlight the versatility of its plant-based solutions with new food concepts at Health Ingredients Europe in Frankfurt, Germany, November 29 to December...
Asia Pacific: Fonterra sees more NZ children taking dairy
New research by the University of Auckland shows that 12% more children in New Zealand are meeting recommended daily dairy consumption guidelines since the...
Europe: Arla Foods Ingredients exhibits whey proteins in Germany
Arla Foods Ingredients will focus on 'Whey Better Proteins' at HIE 2016, Frankfurt, Germany from 29 November to 1 December 2016.
It will feature WheyHi,...