College students, who took probiotics had shorter, less severe colds than students who did not take the beneficial microorganisms, U.S. researchers found.

Upgrades to Stepan Company’s website make it easier for food and beverage processors to navigate Stepan Lipid Nutrition’s portfolio of natural nutritional oils. Stepan markets Neobee medium-chain triglycerides, Clarinol conjugated linoleic acid, Marinol concentrated Omega-3s and PinnoThin concentrated pine-nut oils.

“Take back your weekend” movements have somewhat stalled, as consumers’ mountainous in-boxes seem to get bigger every day, and double- or triple-income families are more of a rule than an exception. Customers are always looking for that next jolt of quick energy—but they want it without the jitters.

Applied BioClinical Inc. (ABC) is a new bioclinical research facility in Irvine, Calif., from FutureCeuticals Inc., a company involved in the research, development and manufacture of fruit, vegetable and grain-based products for the functional food markets. Zbigniew Pietrzkowski, Ph.D., will lead ABC’s research efforts as chief science officer.

Baby formula that is supplemented with fatty acids in an attempt to mimic breast milk does not boost infants' brainpower any more than formula without extra fatty acids, according to a new review of several studies.

Gelita’s PEPTIPLUS provides the healthy, purine-free nutrients required for the many processes that take place in muscles and cells.

Two features first posted on NutraSolutions.com look at supporting research behind plant-derived peptides for blood pressure control and beta-glucans for immunity enhancement.

Many products and ingredients contribute to a functional food or beverage’s success, yet not all of these fall into the “functional” or “nutritional” ingredient categories. These can include flavors, texturizers and colors--all of which can have a decisive influence on consumers’ assessment of a food or beverage.

This white paper focuses on pycnogenol, a natural ingredient extracted from French maritime pine bark. Although there are many potential uses for pycnogenol, the most well-studied use is for improving vascular health, as a result of improved endothelial function and venous insufficiency.

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.