Vitamin charity Vitamin Angels and DSM’s Sight and Life are addressing vitamin A deficiency in Indian children by establishing a sustainable supply and distribution system promoting “local ownership” of the deficiency problem.
As the need for scientific support for potential health claims for healthy foods increases, India is leveraging its pharmaceutical expertise to take a bite of the functional foods pie.
Distribution of probiotic one-shot drinks is broadening in India, with a major push occurring in cities like Mumbai, as disposable Indian incomes rise, and more people take an interest in health benefits promised by functional foods.
Herbal extracts manufacturer and supplier Sabinsa, has concluded a
12-week study to further explore the safety and efficacy of its
patented ingredient ForsLean, which research suggests increases
lean body mass.
In what is likely to prove controversial, researchers in India have
almost completed development of genetically modified protein-rich
potatoes, designed to tackle malnutrition among poor Indian
children.
The Indian army has turned to traditional herbal remedies to help
combat the harsh conditions on the Siachen glacier, the world's
highest and coldest battlefield.
Trials are to begin soon in six countries on a herbal preparation
created by scientists in India to establish its efficacy in
treating hepatitis B. If the trials are successful, the herbal
remedy could be launched in other countries.