Mr. Peter Zambetti has been appointed the position of chair of the Belgiam based International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations (IADSA) for a second term. Mr. Zambetti, who is also director of Global Business… Read More »

BioCell Collagen Supports Joint Health

Published May 4, 2012

In results of a multi-center, double-blind, placebo-controlled human clinical study published by the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry; researchers found that people experienced significant improvement in joint discomfort levels and… Read More »

Glucosamine’s Role in Cellular Health

Published May 4, 2012

Drs. Martin Lotz and Beatriz Carames from The Scripps Research Institute have unveiled preclinical research exploring the mechanistic action of glucosamine in cellular health. The authors conclude that, “These findings suggest that glucosamine… Read More »

Wellmune WPG Decreases Severity of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections

Published May 4, 2012

In a recent study published in the peer-reviewed journal Nutrition, Wellmune WGP, a food supplement containing a refined 1,3/1,6 glucopolysaccharide that improves the antimicrobial activity of the innate immune cells by the priming of lectin… Read More »

Krill Powder Improves Liver Lipid Metabolism in Mice

Published May 4, 2012

Aker BioMarine has announced a publication on its first preclinical study of krill powder and the effect of krill powder supplementation on the disturbed lipid metabolism and inflammation in a mouse model of chronic inflammation in the journal Me… Read More »

Frutarom’s SoyLifeand Cacao Flavonoids for Type 2 Diabetes

Published May 4, 2012

A new, one-year, double-blind controlled clinical study shows that cacao-flavonoids and soy isoflavones can significantly improve biomarkers of CVD risk in postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes. The trial, conducted by Peter J. Curtis, Ph.D.,… Read More »

Life Extension: Rockway, Dr. Susie

Published May 4, 2012

Dr. Susie Rockway, Ph.D., C.N.S., has joined Life Extension in Fort Lauderdale, FL, as executive director of Product Development. In her new position she will oversee corporate product development. Previously, Dr. Rockway wa… Read More »

Food Bars in the U.S.

By Joanna Cosgrove, Online Editor

Published May 3, 2012

Bolstered by health conscious ingredients and innovative delivery formats, the bar market is blurring the line between meals and snacks. Read More »

U.S. Cosmeceuticals Sales Approach $10 Billion

Published May 3, 2012

Like many consumer packaged goods categories, cosmeceuticals sales suffered during the recession, but the going could have been tougher were it not for cosmeceuticals’ “little luxury” appeal and bang-for-the-buck ability to deliver… Read More »

DuPont Acquires Full Ownership of Solae

Published May 2, 2012

DuPont has acquired from Bunge full ownership of the Solae, LLC joint venture, a soy-based ingredients leader. DuPont previously owned 72% of the joint venture while Bunge owned the remaining 28%. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, the compan… Read More »

Omega 3s

Published May 1, 2012

Dietary sources of omega-3 fatty acids include fish oil and certain plant/nut oils. Fish oil contains both docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), while some nuts (English walnuts) and vegetable oils (canola, soybean, flaxseed/linseed, olive) contain alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Read More »

An Interview with Jingshi Joe Zhou

By Sheldon Baker

Published May 1, 2012

Jingshi Joe Zhou is the CEO and co-founder of TSI Group Ltd. in Shanghai, China, established in 1996.TSI Group is a Hong Kong registered global researcher, developer and manufacturer of ingredients and finished products with offices in the US, EU, Australia, Japan, and China.The North American division is based in Missoula, MT. Prior to co-founding TSI, Joe was a senior research scientist at both Amway and Avon. He has an educational background in both China and the United States, and has received advanced degrees in chemical engineering, chemistry, and industrial pharmacy. Read More »