FDA researchers have carried out a new research which as revealed that many U.S. mothers fed their babies with herbal supplements or tea.

New research suggests replenishing the body with probiotics can be a natural way to fight off chronic urinary tract infection (UTI) in women.

A probiotic strain offers new hope for parents with babies suffering from colic, an expert says.

Avesthagen Limited announced completion of a landmark project for the development of AvestaDHA(TM) -- a vegetarian source of DHA (docohexanoic acid) omega-3 essential fatty acid based on an innovative approach using naturally occurring microalgae.

January 31/Montreal/Institut Rosell-Lallemand Press Release -- Institut Rosell-Lallemand, "true to its founders’ commitment to educate people about the science and benefits of probiotics," announced it has supported the first documentary entirely dedicated to the friendly bacteria.

Life expectancies are increasing around the world, resulting in a higher number of women reaching menopause. As they age and estrogen declines, women experience climacteric complaints and hot flashes, which may be accompanied by weight gain and skin wrinkling and, in later years, osteoporosis and atherosclerosis.

Folic acid supplements have been linked with lowering blood levels of homocysteine, and high levels of homocysteine, and high levels of homocysteine have been associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), so it has been thought that taking folic acid might decrease the incidence of events such as heart attack and stroke.

Consumers continue to eat and drink for health and are willing to pay more for functional properties. Probiotics, long limited to the dairy sector, are quickly expanding their potency and reach, while food formulators find new uses for galacto-oligosaccharides; not only do they help with taste and texture, but also with satiety.

Some innovative new product concepts featuring a broad line of functional ingredients for skin health and body shaping were recently introduced.

Manufacturers weigh in on upcoming ingredient and formulations trends, from dietary fiber to green tea extracts, low-fat to satiety-enhancing foods.