May 8th 2024
TurtleTree has announced its first commercial partnership with Cadence Performance Coffee, which will commercialize a functional espresso shot that contains TurtleTree’s LF+ lactoferrin ingredient.
EFSA Schedules Consultation on Gut Health and Immune Function Health Claims
August 12th 2010As part of the European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA; Parma, Italy) ongoing series of public consultations on health claims guidance, the agency has announced that it will hold a meeting on scientific requirements for gut health and immune function health claims on December 2, 2010, in Amsterdam.
Enzymes to Chase a "Food Coma" Away
June 10th 2010Find yourself suffering from a “food coma” after consuming a big meal? Enzyme specialist National Enzyme Co. (Forsyth, MO) may have a solution. At this weekend’s Natural MarketPlace trade show in Las Vegas, the company will debut ZIP eX2-a new “three-tiered” supplement solution that combines enzymes, herbs, and vitamins to help consumers both increase nutrient absorption and fight the feelings of fatigue that can come from “energy-zapping digestive stress.”
New CoQ10 Powder Offers Improved Liquid Blending
May 26th 2010Ingredient supplier Triarco (Wayne, NJ) has launched Aqua 10, a patented water-soluble coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) powder designed for optimal dry and liquid blending. CoQ10 can be difficult to incorporate in beverages and other products because of its molecular weight and characteristic solubility-factors that can also hinder bioavailability, says the company. It says that Aqua 10 demonstrates approximately 50% better absorption when compared with typical CoQ10.
NSF International Launches New Web Site
March 13th 2009In response to demands from consumers, athletes and coaches, NSF International (Ann Arbor, MI) has launched a new online resource, www.nsfsport.com, that provides information to help consumers, athletes, and coaches choose safer, quality products.
Aminogen Multiplies Rate of Whey Protein Absorption
September 29th 2008Adding a specific enzyme system to processed whey protein can double or triple the rate at which the protein is absorbed, according to a new study published in the July issue of the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.
Study Shows Lonza Ingredient Lowers Hypoxic Stress
September 29th 2008Supplementation with Carnipure tartrate boosts muscle oxygen consumption, potentially countering hypoxic stress, according to a new study published in the July issue of the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Hypoxic stress caused by resistance exercise can lead to muscle soreness and hinder athletic performance.