Fish Oil Reduces Eczema in Newborns

Pregnant women have long known about the positive effects of eating tuna and salmon during pregnancy to leverage the benefits of the Omega-3 fatty acids found in these seafood. Omega-3 is thought to be crucial to the development of certain brain functions in developing fetuses.

 

The advantages of eating these fish, however, have been tempered by a fear of mercury contamination, notably in tuna. Without any exact proof about the effects of either substance on fetuses, women have been left to sort out on their own whether the risks of eating the seafood are worth the benefits.

A new study out of Australia, however, has proven conclusively that women who take omega-3 supplements lower the risk of their infants developing eczema by one-third. The largest of its kind, the study examined 700 pregnant women and found mothers given fish oil capsules were three times less likely than those women who received placebo supplements to pass on eczema to their children.

The scientific hypothesis is that the omega-3 fatty acids are absorbed by the fetal cell membranes and work to reduce the presence leukotriene B4, an inflammatory substance that plays a role in producing eczema.

All mothers want their newborns to have perfect skin, and it’s hard to accept the awful looking and painful dry itchy skin that our infants sometimes develop. Although we all know that what we eat during pregnancy affects our kids, this study offers hard proof for the benefits of fish oil. That is something as parents we can definitely get behind.

Anlit teams with Axellus to launch lactose free probiotic to improve immune health of lactose intolerance children

Anlit Advanced Nutrition Supplements will add a probiotics lactose free supplement for the whole family to the line of food supplements offered in the Finnish market by Axellus Oy, a leading marketer of health supplements in Finland and part of the Nordic region’s market leader Axellus Group.

The new chewable probiotic lactose-free supplement was developed especially for the Finnish market. It will be sold in Finland under the brand name Sana-sol, which is targeted for family use.

“Lactic acid bacteria which you can eat without water is very useful for Finns when we go to the summer cottages by the lakes in summer time or when travelling abroad and defending the body against the new kind of bacteria,” said Axellus Oy’s managing director Kari Haapakorva.

The new supplement was developed by Anlit to meet the growing demand for products for those who suffer from lactose intolerance, representing some 20 percent of Finland’s population. The Finish market for probiotic products is estimated at some 20 million euro annually.

“Axellus presented us with the need to come up with lactose-free probiotic for those who suffer from lactose intolerance,” said Shai Karlinski, VP marketing at Anlit. “This is a great opportunity for us to further expand our successful partnership with Axellus and strengthen our offerings in the rapidly developing Finnish market.”

The chewable dairy free probiotic supplement promotes healthy intestinal microflora, thereby improving overall intestinal and immune health. It is delivered in white chocolate-flavored blister-pack cubes.

Vitamin D supplement linked to fewer stress fractures in teenage girls

A study published earlier this month has conclusively tied the consumption of Vitamin D to fewer stress fractures in teenage girls. This information is crucially important for young woman, who in today’s modern era, are partaking in competitive sports more than ever before and as result are incurring more serious injuries.

Specifically the study found that girls with the highest intake of vitamin D were 52 percent less likely to incur a stress fracture than those grouped with the lowest intake of the vitamin.

Notably, Dr. K Sonneville, one of the lead doctors on the study recommended that young women take a Vitamin D supplement because it is difficult to get the necessary amount solely through food.

Fortunately, Anlit’s supplements provide 400 International Units to help reach young women reach the 600 IU daily intake of Vitamin D recommended by the Institute of Medicine.

Doctors have taken note of Vitamin D’s growing importance in recent years. Dr. Daniel Green, who has studied stress fractures in adolescent athletes at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York told Reuters Health that,

"Three or four years ago we rarely asked our patients about their vitamin D intake and rarely checked their vitamin D level. Now, that conversation is happening on a daily basis."

Although, the study could not go so far as to conclude that Vitamin D will prevent stress fractures, one thing is now perfectly clear: The benefits of Vitamin D, which were one thought to be ambiguous, are proving to be vital to health of our children. 

Yomi vitamins and supplements coming to Poland

Anlit Advanced Nutrition Supplements trademark bear-shaped Yomi vitamins and supplements for children are coming to the Polish market.  Anlit will distribute all of its Yomi products through Polish company Laboratoria Natury, also owned by parent company Maabarot Products.

Yomi Dietary Supplement

The market for supplements continues to grow in Poland, at about 9% to 15% a year, according to PMR Publications.  The growth stems from growing interest in self-treatment options, a healthier lifestyle and herb-based products.

“The launch of Anlit’s products in Poland is in line with our strategy of further strengthening our hold in the rapidly developing Central and Eastern European market,” says Shai Karlinski, vice president of marketing at Anlit. “Demand in the Polish market is growing fast as parents are looking for high quality, tasty and easy–to-use supplements to help improve their kid’s health and nutrition.”

Anlit's products are currently distributed in 15 countries around the world. They target needs such anemia, immune system development and brain development. Supplements include ingredients such as vitamin C, iron and other unique nutritional compounds specially developed by Anlit and its partners. The Yomi line of products comes in bear-shaped chewable tablets, flavored with chocolate and vanilla.

Winter’s Vitamin D Dilemma

January is here and that means New Year’s cheer, new resolutions and of course for dwellers in the Northern Hemisphere –winter!  Some of us welcome the opportunity to dive into all of this season’s fun taking advantage of whatever Mother Nature throws our way --be it snowballs, or freshly powdered mountains.

Others of us prefer to hibernate on the couch with a cup of hot steaming cocoa and wait for the return of spring before willingly venturing outside again. Whether you are a cold weather enthusiast or more akin to a bear in a deep sleep, there is no question that in the dead of winter, we are all exposed to less sunlight, and as a result, our bodies are producing less Vitamin D.

Here’s what we know about Vitamin D and why our bodies need it stay healthy. Not only is it an essential immune system regulator - think common cold prevention, but recent studies have shown that children who are Vitamin D deficient are at risk for a number of far more serious problems.

First Lady Michelle Obama recently declared an obesity epidemic in the US, and has launched a major initiative against childhood obesity.

The latest research shows that overweight children are far more likely to suffer from Vitamin D deficiencies than their normal weight counterparts.  (Parents: skipping breakfast and drinking sodas were also strongly correlated with low levels of the vitamin). 

If that news wasn’t enough to give you pause, a new British study linked Vitamin D deficiency with increased severity and frequency of childhood asthma symptoms. Without this vitamin, our children can’t breathe—literally.

So while the sun catches up with the other side of the world, let us know how you plan take to advantage of these winter months to have fun and stay healthy.

Ocean Nutrition presents Anlit's omega 3 chewable fishes at FI Europe 2011 in Paris

Ocean Nutrition, a leading producer of fish oil omega 3, has presented at the Food Ingredients (FI) Europe Conference 2011 in Paris a new series of omega 3 chewable fishes for kids, developed by Anlit Advanced Nutritional Supplements.

During the conference, which took place from 29 November to1 December, Ocean Nutrition showcased the Omega 3 DHA + EPA Fishes, which are free of preservatives, gluten and trans and are packaged safely in individually sealed blisters to ensure prolonged stability. This product is the result of collaboration between Anlit and Ocean Nutrition based on Anlit's proprietary blister bear and Ocean Nutrition's omega 3 oil.

Over the three days, the FI show featured 1,200 exhibitors from 65 countries. More than 23,600 food professionals from 127 countries visited the show, making it the most attended FI exhibition to date.

Ocean Nutrition is the world’s largest Omega 3 EPA/DHA solutions provider with a pioneering approach to wellness through innovation. Headquartered in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, the company has created the leading Research & Development platform in the industry and operates the largest privately-owned marine research and development facility in North America. 

Anlit introduces probiotic supplement to prevent ear, throat infections

Anlit's latest development is a probiotic supplement to help prevent sore throats, colds and ear infections in children.

In collaboration with international food ingredient company Frutarom, Anlit's newest product is based on BLIS K12, a probiotic that targets harmful bacteria in the mouth that cause sore throats, ear infections and colds--all conditions that often plague small children.

Researchers have been studying BLIS K12 for the past 30 years. They have shown that children whose bodies naturally contain this strain of probiotic have 50 percent fewer instances of sore throats. In another study among children who are candidates for surgically implanted tubes in their ears to prevent recurring infections, BLIS K12 also appeared to reduce the number of ear infections.

“BLIS K12 is an oral probiotic with excellent safety," says Shai Karlinski, vice president of sales and marketing at Anlit. With ear infections being the most common reason for doctor visits among children, the new supplement is a significant development, Karlinski says.

"Consuming one child-friendly, bear-shaped supplement each day can help prevent common ear infections and sore throats in children," he says.

The new supplement shaped like a bite-size bear, sweetened with a natural sugar substitute and natural vanilla flavor. It is also certified kosher.

Anlit's Sweet Dreams sleep-aid supplement wins award for taste

Anlit's Sweet Dreams dairy-based supplement to help children sleep better won the award for best-tasting finished product at the recent VitaFoods Europe and Finished Product Expo in Geneva.

The Sweet Dreams supplement is shaped like a small teddy bear and tastes like vanilla yogurt. The supplement uses a milk-based derivative called Lactium, developed by French company Ingredia Nutritional.

Lactium was developed based on research showing that babies are calmer after drinking milk. Lactium is a bioactive ingredient that also encourages calmness and has been shown to help children sleep in several clinical studies during the past decade.

"Anlit is very proud of the award. It reflects our mission to become the most innovative dietary supplement company in the industry," says Shai Karlinski, vice president of sales and marketing at Anlit. "This is a good example of Anlit’s ability to create forward-thinking solutions for children, combining health with great taste for results that are sure to be a success in the market.”

The supplement is intended for children between the ages of 1 and 14 who have trouble falling asleep at night. Children often have trouble falling asleep due to stress they have experienced during the day. This leads to a cycle of stress because when children haven't slept enough they are more vulnerable to further stress and anxiety, according to medical research.

The Sweet Dreams supplement is intended to break this cycle. Sweet Dreams is sugar-free and does not contain any artificial colors or preservatives. It is also certified kosher.

Anlit launches Lactium based supplement to help children sleep better

Anlit has partnered with French company Ingredia Nutritional to launch a new supplement designed to help children sleep better at night.

The supplement, Sweet Dreams, uses a milk-based derivative called Lactium developed by Ingredia Nutritional. The supplement, in the shape of a bite-size vanilla-flavored teddy bear, is intended for children between the ages of 1 and 14.

Lactium was developed based on research showing that babies are calmer after drinking milk. Lactium is a bioactive ingredient that also encourages calmness and has been shown to help children sleep in several clinical studies during the past decade.

“Lactium can improve sleep quality and duration” says Alain Baniel, manager of research and development at Ingredia. "This is vital when it comes to children, who need long and restful sleep during their growth period."

Children often have trouble sleeping at night because of stress experienced during the day. This causes a vicious cycle because lack of sleep then contributes to more stress the following day. The Sweet Dreams supplement is meant to break that cycle, reducing stress for both children and their parents.

“Sweet Dreams is an outstanding product in a friendly delivery format designed to cope with sleeping disorders of children,” says Shai Karlinski, vice president of sales and marketing at Anlit.

“Partnering with leading functional ingredients companies worldwide like Ingredia Nutritional, using our propriety child friendly delivery system, is an integral part of our strategy," Karlinski adds.

Anlit will begin marketing the supplement to both retailers and producers of nutritional products.

Like all of Anlit's products for children, Sweet Dreams is free of sugar and preservatives.

Ingredia Nutritional is part of Ingredia S.A., a global market leader in the production of dairy ingredients.

Anlit partner with Polish company Polpharma to market vitamins for kids

Anlit's new all-natural vitamins for babies and toddlers will soon join Poland's growing market for children's dietary supplements.

Polish company Polpharma will exclusively market the children's vitamins and they will be available at pharmacies throughout Poland, according to a recently signed agreement. The vitamins, which taste good, will join Polpharma's Acidolac line of supplements for babies.

Anlit has confidence that Polpharma, through its Medana subsidiary, will successfully market and sell the vitamins, which contain no artificial flavors or colors. Polpharma's Medana unit specializes in marketing and selling vitamins and other natural supplements.

“We are convinced that Polpharma, with the firm reputation it built over the decades and its very strong presence in the dietary supplements market, offers added-value products and services," says Shai Karlinski, vice president of marketing for Anlit. "This is an important parameter in choosing a partner to market our products."

Polpharma is also excited about the marketing agreement and sees it bringing new opportunities.

“The Anlit supplement line for children presents an innovative concept in combining great taste with wellness benefits,” says Krzysztof Jakubiak, director of public relations at Polpharma. "It complements our Acidolac line for babies and enables us to target the children market as well.”

In addition to being marketed by an established supplement company, Anlit's children's line will enter an expanding market for supplements. Poland's market for supplements is growing between 12% and 15% a year, despite the economic downturn, according to a study by PMR Publications. 

The vitamins are certified kosher and do not contain preservatives.