Sebastian Krawiec is Editor at Nutritional Outlook.
Comet Bio announces positive results of study evaluating tolerability of its prebiotic Arrabina
May 25th 2020Comet Bio (Schaumburg, IL) has announced the results of an unpublished randomized placebo-controlled, crossover clinical trial evaluating the gastrointestinal tolerability and prebiotic effects of its Arabinoxylan Plant Fiber Extract, Arrabina.
CRN, CHPA, and UNPA has submitted to FDA a proposed framework for the NDI master file
May 21st 2020In a joint letter to FDA, the industry trade groups propose a framework for FDA to implement a New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) master file and urge clarification on the agency’s views in a final NDI guidance.
BetaVia Complete receives positive novel food opinion from EFSA
May 20th 2020BetaVia Complete, an algae-sourced beta-glucan ingredient from Kemin Industries (Des Moines, IA) has received a positive safety assessment from the European Food Safety Authority for its use as a novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.
French oak wood extract may support recovery post-surgery, says recent study
May 19th 2020A recent double-blind, placebo-controlled study found that supplementation with an extract of French oak wood called Robuvit significantly improved the general and mental health of patients recovering from hysterectomies over four weeks.
NOW testing shows potency far below label claims in certain products purchased on Amazon
May 12th 2020NOW has publicized the results of a series of internal tests it had conducted on CoQ10 and SAMe products purchased on Amazon.com. Results showed that the potencies of the products were far below that of label claims.
New study offers unique insights on bioavailability of Rousselot collagen peptides
May 6th 2020A study recently published in Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry offers unique insights into the bioavailability of Rousselot’s proprietary collagen peptides Peptan through in vitro models and serum from human volunteers.