Pigmentation Disorders: Understanding and Prevention
Pigmentation disorders are conditions that affect skin, hair, and eye color due to variations in melanin production, leading to either hypopigmentation (reduced pigment) or hyperpigmentation (increased pigment). These disorders can be influenced by genetic, environmental, and physiological factors.
Author: Valerija Pandža, MPharm
Fi Europe Innovation Awards unveils four new categories
Entries have opened for the food ingredient industry’s most prestigious awards,
with nine accolades for the taking and a submission deadline of 6 September,
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, July 2024
GOED Publishes Two New Reports
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) recently published two reports on the EPA and DHA omega-3 industry: a biennial report on the global finished products market for EPA and DHA omega-3s and a scientific report on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and omega-3s.
Regulation of Appetite and Probiotics
Probiotics are promising natural tools for regulating appetite by modifying gut microbiota and producing metabolites that act on the gut-brain axis. Studies on animals and humans have shown that probiotics can influence appetite-regulating molecules such as GLP-1, leptin, and ghrelin, reducing hunger and food intake. Specific probiotic strains, like Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Hafnia alvei HA4597, have demonstrated significant anorexigenic effects.
AUTHOR: Ira Renko, MSc, Master in Molecular biotechnology
Symrise celebrates 150 shades of innovation with the milestone sun protection
As part of its “150 shades of innovation” campaign to mark the 150th anniversary of
the first patent of founding father Wilhelm Haarmann, Symrise is commemorating its
milestones. Symrise will put the second highlight on the pioneering work, processes,
and ingredients from their Sun Protection business. The Holzminden-based company
has been shaping this industry for over 70 years by leading research and delivering
game-changing product innovations in the skin and sun care space.
INSPIRATIONAL SUCCESS STORY: Hug your life
The Hug Your Life brand currently includes 25 high-quality dietary supplements that are available in a large number of pharmacies and specialized stores in Croatia and are distributed in several countries.
Fragrance Allergens and Their INCI Names in the Cosmetics
The updated naming conventions for essential oils and extracts of popular plant species to minimize discrepancies and prevent errors between the names of extracts derived from different parts of the same plant.
Author: Gordana Gorinšek, MSc in Phytomedicine, Expert Cosmetic Safety Assessor, Expert Regulatory Affairs Consultant
Diabetic Neuropathy and Potential Food Supplement Interventions
Diabetic neuropathy is the most frequent chronic complication of diabetes and may attack sensory, motor or autonomous fibres. Researchers have explored various dietary interventions, including food supplements, as potential therapeutic strategies.
Author: Daria Šurić, Mpharm
Can Berries Boost Diabetes Treatment?
Type 2 diabetes affects millions worldwide, often requiring a multifaceted management approach involving medication and lifestyle changes. While metformin stands as a common and effective drug, it can come with side effects. Now, a new study published in Journal of Diabetes Research explores a promising avenue: combining metformin with the power of polyphenols found in certain berries.