Autor: Jean-Baptiste

VITAE CAPS as an integral part of the project PROCADECO

 PROCADECO: Multidisciplinary strategies for the achievement of suitable pig products for consumers’ demand. The project PROCADECO has recently been approved by the Council of Administration of the Center for Industrial Technology Development (CDTI). The CDTI is a Public Enterprise Organization dependent on the Ministry of Science and Innovation, which promotes the innovation and the technological […]

El reto de los aditivos es ofrecer estabilidad, trazabilidad y eficacia consistente

ESPECIAL FIMA GANADERA 2009 Por Gema Yagüe 30/03/2009 El reto de los aditivos es ofrecer estabilidad, trazabilidad y eficacia consistente Clemente López Bote, de la Universidad Complutense de Madrid, ha participado en la jornada organizada por Prebia Feed Extracts, S.L. López ha explicado la importancia de la vitamina E en alimentación animal y Raúl López […]

Europeans still largely oppose GMOs, says new report new

Europeans are more optimistic about biotechnology than ever before, but this acceptance does not extend to their view of genetically modified foods, according to a new survey. The Eurobarometer report, which is the sixth in a series of surveys conducted since 1991, reveals that although Europeans generally support the use of medical and industrial biotechnology, […]

Lutein may protect eyes against long-term computer use

Supplements of lutein, long-reported to have benefits for eye health, may also protect against the detrimental effects of long-term computer display light exposure, says a new study from China. Improvements in the sensitivity to contrast on a computer screen were observed following 12 weeks of supplementation with lutein, according to findings of a study with […]

Vitae Caps, finalist in ANCES Prize

«Best Business carrier»  has been finalist in the category » Better Trajectory empresarial» in the prizes that ANCES (National Association of European Centers of Spanish Companies of Innovation) between the companies grants that have the mark Company of Innovation and Base Tecnológica (EIBT) in nationwide. The jury considered criteria like innovation degree, development and differentiation […]

Lutein-fortified milk passes bioavailability test

Fortifying fermented milk with lutein may be a suitable vehicle to boost intakes of the compound, according to a new study from Spain. The fortified milk product could raise blood levels of lutein to the top end of the reference ranges in the US and European populations, according to results of a human study published […]

PHYTOSTEROLS COULD SAVE EUROPE €26 BILLION IN HEART DISEASE HEALTHCARE COSTS

Daily consumption of 1.7g of phytosterols by the millions of adults aged 55 and over in the EU with severe hypercholesterolemia could provide healthcare savings of €5.3 billion per year and prevent more than 170.000 hospitalisations. Patrick Coppens director of regulatory and scientific affairs at Food Supplements Europe noted that  the extent of the benefits […]

Isoflavone-rich supplement boost artery health: Study

A dietary supplement rich in isoflavones may improve the function of arteries in stroke patients, according to new research from Hong Kong. The study is said to be the first randomised controlled trial investigating the effects of isoflavone supplements on improving the blood flow in the arm?s main artery in cardiovascular disease patients. A daily […]

Study unlocks door to xanthophyll for eye health

The science supporting lutein and zeaxanthin for eye health is strong, but how the compounds move from the blood stream to the eye was not clear. American scientists have gained an insight, according to new research. A protein called SR-B1, or scavenger receptor class B, type 1, is responsible for transporting nutrients to the eye, […]