Tag: health
Americas: Engineered probiotics can detect tumors in the liver
Engineers at MIT and the University of California at San Diego (UCSD) have devised a new way to detect cancer that has spread to...
Americas: Back ingredients claims with science, Cherry Marketing Institute tells FNI
Medicines and pharmaceutical ingredients are heavily researched, clinically trialed and regulated for consumer safety.
They will also be tested for efficacy and functionality scientifically.
With more...
Americas: Fish oil may help with diabetic neuropathy, says researcher
A new study in the Journal of Neurophysiology shows that fish oil supplements can restore the condition of nerves damaged from diabetes in mice.
Fish...
Europe: Allma introduces liquid Chlorella at VitaFoods Europe 2015
Allma Microalgae has unveiled a prototype concentrated ‘liquid Chlorella’ that harnesses the natural nutritional power of Chlorella vulgaris in a format for food and...
Europe: Monteloeder launches MetabolAid against metabolic syndrome
Monteloeder launches MetabolAid that tackles metabolic syndrome – a dangerous condition in which high blood pressure, high cholesterol and obesity combine to increase greatly...
Americas: Association ‘not surprised’ at report findings on bacteria, antibiotic residues...
The Consumer Reports study tested 342 samples of frozen shrimp and found harmful bacteria and illegal antibiotic residues in a small percentage.
All samples were...
Europe: Chr. Hansen forms R&D consortium within human microbiome
Chr. Hansen has created a new research and development consortium and secured strain access and commercialization rights to strengthen its capabilities and gain access...
Americas: Kemin’s spearmint earns Sustainably Grown certification
The production of Hi-RA Mint, a proprietary line of spearmint developed by Kemin plant scientists using traditional plant breeding methods, has been certified Sustainably...
Europe: Barry Callebaut gets health claims approval for cocoa extracts
The European Commission has approved the extension of Barry Callebaut's existing health claim on cocoa flavanols to cocoa extracts.
Following the positive Scientific Opinion issued...
Americas: Broccoli variety found to lower LDL cholesterol levels, say scientists
Including a new broccoli variety in the diet reduces blood low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol levels by around 6%, according to the results of human trials...