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Research



Study questions CoQ10 for Parkinsons
Supplementation with co-enzyme Q10 (CoQ10) does not produce any benefits for people with Parkinson's disease, suggests a new clinical trial from Germany... Read


Pine bark extract shows promise against heart failure
Extracts from French maritime pine bark may protect against heart failure, if a new study with mice can be translated into humans... Read


Study raises concerns over multivitamins and prostate cancer
A new study from the US National Cancer Institute has reported that taking excessive amounts of multivitamins may increase the risk of advanced and fatal prostate cancers by 30 per cent... Read


Omega-3 and vitamin D linked to better eye health
Consumption of omega-3 fatty acids and omega-3 rich fish could slash the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by 40 per cent, says a new study... Read


Pea protein seen as promising microencapsulator
Researchers in Brazil have identified pea protein as a possible novel encapsulator after results showed the protein capable of encapsulating vitamin E at high concentrations... Read


Fibre, magnesium may slash diabetes risk
Increased intake of fibre and magnesium-rich grains may cut the risk of developing diabetes by more than 25 per cent, suggests a new study from Germany... Read


Calcium, vitamin D stops weight gain in older women - study
Postmenopausal women taking calcium and vitamin D supplements weigh about 0.13 kilograms less than counterparts not taking the supplements, results from the Women's Health Initiative have reported... Read


Probiotics could improve premature babies' gut health
The risk of necrotising enterocolitis, one of the most common gastrointestinal problems in premature babies, may be cut by 74 per cent by probiotic supplementation, suggests a meta-analysis from Australia... Read


Oily fish may benefit heart rhythms, more support
A diet rich in omega-3-rich has beneficial effects on heart rhythms, and may offer protection against fatal abnormal heart rhythms, suggests a study from Greece... Read

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Industry



Cognis refinancing frees up cash
Cognis has completed a major refinancing, which brings a considerable reduction of financing costs and improves its liquidity position... Read


Danone and Yakult to accelerate R&D cooperation
France's Danone and Japan's Yakult will continue their strategic alliance involving closer cooperation on R&D and entry into new markets, maintaining their positions as leaders in the probiotics market... Read


Snack makers urged to target health nuts
Manufacturers of nut snacks could boost lacklustre sales by marketing the products from a health platform... Read


Gadot acquires Pharmline in ingredients expansion
Israeli minerals maker Gadot Biochemicals has announced the acquisition of 85 per cent US-based Pharmline Holding as the company expands its health ingredients business... Read


FAO looks to organics for food security
Leading proponents of the benefits of organic agriculture put their heads together last week to discuss how organic methods could help preserve food security for the future... Read


Fenchem moves in on beauty from within
Chinese ingredients supplier Fenchem is promoting a range of branded ingredients, hoping to take advantage of the emerging market for oral products that deliver outward beauty benefits... Read

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Regulation



Functional foods need closer monitoring experts
Functional foods need systematic monitoring because not enough is known about their long-term safety and effectiveness, Dutch scientists have stated... Read


FSA finally agrees to recommend folic acid fortification
The board of the UK's Food Standards Agency yesterday agreed unanimously to recommend mandatory fortification of some foods with folic acid, but whether it is bread or flour is still up for debate... Read


EFSA publishes draft health claims guidance
EFSA has today published its draft guidance document for the submission of applications under the new nutrition and health claims regulation, giving the clearest insight yet of the impact the legislation will... Read


FSA board prepares to issue folic acid advice
The board of the UK's Food Standards Agency is set to agree on the advice it will give to health ministers on fortifying flour with folic acid on Thursday... Read