This two-article series focuses on the different nutritional stages of a consumer’s life. Part 2, this article, provides an overview of the nutrition needs of teenagers, Baby Boomers and seniors. Part 1 touches on needs during pregnancy, infancy and childhood. Please see the link in the article.
Calcium is an essential macronutrient whose primary function is the mineralisation of the skeleton (it is about 25% of bone dry weight and represents an average of 1,5% body weight). Calcium enrichment helps to compensate for diets deficient in calcium and
helps fight against osteoporosis.
Following an application from Gelita AG, submitted via the Competent Authority of Germany, the Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies was asked to deliver an opinion on the scientific substantiation of a health claim related to collagen hydrolysate and maintenance of joint health.
Excessive calcium intake, more than the recommended daily dose, can play a role in increasing the risk of bone fracture, claimed a recent Swedish study against the common belief that suggests elder people, especially above 50, to take calcium supplements in order to maintain the bone health.
Beauty products based on collagen are already established in Asia, and collagen has been exceptionally successful in a variety of functional foods and nutraceuticals.
Algatechnologies announced its AstaPure® brand has obtained GRAS (generally recognized as safe) status from the FDA for use in food and beverages applications.