It is common knowledge that organic food products have endless benefits, ranging from nutrition to the environment. For some, these benefits are well worth the switch to an organic lifestyle. For others, the advantages aren’t clear. But while deciding how organic could play a role in your lifestyle, it’s key...
Sabinsa Corporation of East Windsor, NJ received several new patents recently. OcuFors received a patent from the Japan Patent Office, the U.S. Patent Office has awarded a patent for the “preparatory route for dipeptides incorporating selenoamino acids,” and the New Zealand Patent Office awarded a patent for SelenoForce. The...
New York, NY—A study has found citicoline (as Cognizin by Kyowa Hakko USA, based here) improves cognitive function. Citicoline was administered to 60 women between the ages of 40 and 60 as part of a double blind, placebo-controlled study. The group was broken down into those who received 250 mg...
Newport Beach, CA—Research published in the Journal of Clinical Interventions in Aging indicates that an oral collagen combination ingredient may reduce signs of aging. Researchers gave 26 healthy women (ages 35–59) with some visible photoaging issues (like wrinkles and dryness) a supplement with a combination of low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid, chondroitin...
Westchester, IL—A new independent clinical trial published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism details the positive effects of resistant starch (Hi-Maize from Ingredion Inc., based here) on metabolism. Led by M. Denise Robertson, Ph.D., from University of Surrey in the United Kingdom, the study followed 15 moderately obese,...
The scientific community is still debating whether the benefits of using nanoparticles outweigh any potential risks, and now there is another voice to add to the mix. A large group of researchers from several institutions (including the Research Institute, University of California, Iowa State University, Konkuk University in South Korea...
Weston, CT-based El’s Kitchen, manufacturer of gluten-free snacks, has just signed a lease on a 3,000-ft2 facility in Stratford, CT. The company previously outsourced most production, but says that a new kitchen will allow it to bring its manufacturing, warehousing and office functions under one roof. Superfood snack-maker Navitas...
Forward momentum for the U.S. farm bill, the agricultural policy legislation up for renewal in 2012 after its latest five-year run, has stalled in the House of Representatives. After the Senate passed its version of the bill in June, the House Agriculture Committee submitted its proposal to the House. But...
Through September 30, Carlson Laboratories of Arlington Heights, IL will give part of the proceeds from Carlson for Kids products included in its new end cap package promotion to the Kids with Food Allergies Foundation. The online Nutricula Magazine (www.nutriculamagazine.com) has published its 20th issue. The magazine will soon...
