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Probiotics for the body and mind There is intense debate about whether humans were ever meant to drink milk or, indeed, consume any dairy products at all. The fact is, some people can and some cannot, depending on...
Set the standard Food safety concerns may be crowded out of the regulatory spotlight by the Covid-19 pandemic, but they remain a key strand of EU policy-making in the near future. John Browning looks...
On-trend nutrition The sports nutrition sector is no longer targeted exclusively towards sportspeople. Ordinary consumers are purchasing these products to boost their health and well-being, and...
A spoonful of vitamin K Vitamin K2 has significant and vital health benefits; however, it is not yet included in many supplements. Ingredients Insight explores research, provided by the joint FAO/WHO...
Linkup Vitafoods Europe has become a premier showcase for the health and supplement industry. In 2020, the event switched to a digital format during the coronavirus pandemic. Jackie...
In the swim of things The omega-3 industry is doubling down on research to support various health claims, from reducing blood pressure to prenatal outcomes. Elsewhere, recent dietary trends – such as...
Within limits Hemp foods, which contain different components of the hemp plant in their original or processed form, are enjoying increasing popularity worldwide. However, there’s some worry among...
Taste with less waste As the food industry continues to make scientific breakthroughs, there have been numerous advances in tastes and textures within alternative foods; for example, natural flavours,...
In small doses An extensive body of evidence has shown that an increased level of dietary sodium intake is associated with higher blood pressure. A new study from researchers at the University of...
Reinvent the zeal The fallout from the Covid-19 virus has hugely disrupted the food and beverage industry, with manufacturers devising careful strategies to avoid economic losses and connect with...
Turn the tide on ageing The global nutraceuticals market is booming, especially in the field of healthy ageing. Not that this is very surprising; with life expectancies rising and health supplements all...
A tastier alternative Excess sugar’s harmful impact on health is a widely discussed topic. As a result of the increased prevalence of diabetes and heart disease worldwide, many companies now use sweeteners...
For the many, not the few While the coronavirus pandemic has driven people indoors, many have taken solace in the small pleasures in life, including chocolate. As people indulge their sweet tooth in...
Rollout the red pill Natural algae astaxanthin has become one of the most exciting categories in the natural ingredients space. As Allen Levine takes the reigns as president of the Natural Algae...
Quatreflora Biootic: The natural and innovative probiotic approach to vaginosis QuatrefloraTM Biotic is a patented and proprietary strain Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3856 of Gnosis by Lesaffre for vaginal infections caused by fungi and bacteria with...
Mother’s milk Researchers at the Korean Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition discuss research into human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and why supplementing infant...
Granular guidance World Health Organization (WHO) and its member states have agreed a global target to reduce mean population salt intake in an effort to prevent and control non-communicable...
Liquid asset More and more US consumers are switching on to the multiple health benefits of malt, which, as a food ingredient, is low in fat, as well as a proven source of fibre,...
The sweet truth Low-calorie sweetened beverages are often marketed as an important part of weight loss plans, but their impact on energy intake and weight maintenance is, to say the least, a...
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