Published: Aug 28, 2012 By: Caroline Scott-Thomas

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said it intends to examine consumer understanding of fortified foods, to work out whether people consider generally unhealthy snack foods to be healthier if they contain added nutrients.

Published: Aug 27, 2012

Health Foods, what are they ? Aren't all foods healthy? Or are specific types of food that are particularly Healthy and confer specific health benefits? Well lets dig in and find out!

Published: Aug 25, 2012

Omega-3 fatty acids may offer antioxidant potential by modifying gene expression linked to antioxidant enzymes, says a new study from Germany.

Published: Aug 23, 2012 By: Stephen Daniells

Probiotics are not only about gut health. The friendly bugs have also been touted to become the next blockbuster functional ingredients in gum and mints by Euromonitor. But which strains show the most potential, where does the science stand, and how do th

Published: Aug 23, 2012 By: Stephen Daniells

Oral health is much more than just calcium and vitamin D for healthy teeth, and vitamin C for healthy gums. A number of nutraceutical compounds are emerging with potential benefits for the oral cavity, from omega-3s to EGCG from green tea. But how much sc

Published: Aug 22, 2012 By: Nathan Gray

Supplementation with vitamin D has been shown to slash the risk of winter time respiratory infection by half, according to a new randomised trial.

Published: Aug 22, 2012 By: Shane Starling

The health claim-making future of hundreds of botanical extracts is being debated at EU level after being put on hold almost two years ago by the European Commission.

Published: Aug 22, 2012 By: Stephen Daniells

Supplements of alpha-keto acids, analogs of amino acids, may improve exercise tolerance and enhance the stress-recovery state, says a new study.

Published: Aug 21, 2012 By: Stephen Daniells

Supplements of anthocyanins – antioxidant pigments from fruit and vegetables – may reduce levels of inflammatory compounds in people with high cholesterol levels, says a new clinical trial from China.

Published: Aug 20, 2012

German company SternVitamin has developed special vitamin and mineral premixes for foods, beverages and food supplements.

Published: Aug 17, 2012 By: Kacey Culliney

Consumption of Asia’s popular spice extract curcumin has been linked to a reduced risk in the development of Type 2 Diabetes mellitus and improved beta-cell function in a new Thai study.

Published: Aug 15, 2012 By: Shane Starling

Krill specialist Aker BioMarine is looking at expanding production after its Q2 results showed operating revenue growth of 23% from NOK87m (€11.91m) in Q2 2011, to NOK107m (€14.65m) in Q2 2012.

Published: Aug 15, 2012

DuPont Nutrition & Health claims that a new study has demonstrated the satiating effect of its polydextrose ingredient, with participants eating less food at a subsequent meal after consuming the low-calorie soluble fiber.

Published: Aug 15, 2012

Supplements of soy isoflavones may help reduce body weight and improve the metabolism of glucose, according to a new meta-analysis of suitable studies with non-Asian women.

Published: Aug 14, 2012

Cocoa flavanols can improve mild cognitive impairment, according to new research funded by chocolate giant Mars.

Published: Aug 14, 2012 By: Stephen Daniells

A combination of aged garlic extract and coenzyme Q10 may improve vascular health by improving the function of the cells lining the blood vessels, says a new study with LA County firefighters.

Published: Aug 14, 2012 By: Shane Starling

A three-year EU project is targeting the typical 50%+ wastage in fish and grain stocks as a source of proteins and antioxidants that can be used to tackle malnutrition in the developing world as well as deliver green, cost-effective nutrients.

Published: Aug 14, 2012

The levels of iron and vitamins in blood may have a radical effect on the physical performance of adolescents, according to new research.

Published: Aug 14, 2012 By: Nathan Gray

Consumption of polyphenol-rich grape may offer heart health benefits for men with metabolic syndrome, according to new research data.

Published: Aug 14, 2012

The Food Standards Agency is reminding consumers, especially pregnant women, about the dangers of ingesting clay, clay-based ‘detox’ drinks and supplements.