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Winclove withdraws probiotic health claims to avoid market “damage”

Dutch probiotics supplier, Winclove Bio Industries, has pulled its entire range of 30 health claim submissions from the European Union health claims process, in fear of the business impact of negative opinions from the claims assessor, EFSA.

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DHA and eye health: Study supports omega-3 in formula

Adding the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) to infant formula may improve the visual acuity of the infants, says a new clinical trial from the US.

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US military may enlist Omega-3s to boost performance but why wait?

“An army marches on its stomach.” This advice, from French military adventurer Napoleon, seems to have impressed the US military which is considering fortifying troops’ rations with omega-3 fatty acids. What is it waiting for?

Carotenoids may reduce breast cancer risk in women: Study

Increased dietary intakes of alpha- and beta-carotene may reduce the risk of breast cancer among female smokers, suggests a new study from Sweden.

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Beers rich in hops and barley malts linked to better bone health from FoodNavigator.com

A new study suggests that beers containing plenty of hops or pale barley malts could promote better bone health thanks to their dietary silicon content.

Ingredients and creativity plump sales for poultry firm from FoodNavigator.com

Rectory Foods is eyeing up another year of bumper sales, despite the recession taking its toll on many in the sector. Its secret? Branching out into ingredients and responding quickly to market changes.

Chinese dairies shut down on melamine discovery from FoodProductionDaily.com

Chinese authorities have closed two dairies in the northern region of Ningxia following the discovery of a further 170 tonnes of melamine tainted milk powder, according to media reports.

Soft drinks may increase pancreatic cancer risk from FoodNavigator.com

Drinking two or more soft drinks per week may double the risk of developing pancreatic cancer, suggests the first study of its kind in an Asian population.

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Antioxidants, carotenoids Carotenoids may reduce breast cancer risk in women: Study OPCs come out tops for heart health beverages		Cosmeceuticals Lycopene supplement boosts skin carotenoid levels Scope of health claims regulation for beauty is a grey area
Dairy-based ingredients Antioxidant uptake from coffee unaffected by milk: Nestlé study Indian nutraceuticals attract big pharma		Dosage forms GSK company appeals vitamin D/calcium dosage restrictions No FSAI backing for Irish high dose supplements campaign
Fibres and carbohydrates Danone's nutrient enriched yoghurt boosts satiety, study Regulation: Claim making and claim taking		Minerals GSK company appeals vitamin D/calcium dosage restrictions Vitamin, minerals may reduce eczema risk in children
Nutritional lipids and oils US military may enlist Omega-3s to boost performance but why wait? DHA and eye health: Study supports omega-3 in formula		Phytochemicals, plant extracts OPCs come out tops for heart health beverages Germans call for energy shot ban
Probiotics and prebiotics Winclove withdraws probiotic health claims to avoid market “damage” EFSA rejects Danone’s infant immunity prebiotic claim		Proteins, peptides, amino acids Indian nutraceuticals attract big pharma Supply: Supporting the weight management products
Soy-based ingredients Soy may reduce diabetes risk in overweight women Low viscosity soy protein developed for snacks and cereals, says Solbar		Vitamins & premixes Carotenoids may reduce breast cancer risk in women: Study GSK company appeals vitamin D/calcium dosage restrictions

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Bone & joint health Omega-3 may combat mouth bacteria, boost oral health GSK company appeals vitamin D/calcium dosage restrictions		Cancer risk reduction Carotenoids may reduce breast cancer risk in women: Study Green tea antioxidants more bioavailable than thought?
Cardiovascular health OPCs come out tops for heart health beverages Acai may boost survival, for fruit flies at least: NIH Study		Cognitive and mental function Beyond guilt - Barry Callebaut predicts a healthy future for chocoholics Omega-3 may slash psychotic disorder risk: Study
Diabetes Soy may reduce diabetes risk in overweight women Acai may boost survival, for fruit flies at least: NIH Study		Energy & endurance Germans call for energy shot ban No safety concerns over Ferric sodium EDTA, finds EFSA
Eye health DHA and eye health: Study supports omega-3 in formula Dietary carotenoids confirmed to benefit eye health: Study		Gut health Winclove withdraws probiotic health claims to avoid market “damage” How EU health claim rules affect TV and radio ads
Immune system Winclove withdraws probiotic health claims to avoid market “damage” EFSA rejects Danone’s infant immunity prebiotic claim		Maternal & infant health DHA and eye health: Study supports omega-3 in formula EFSA rejects Danone’s infant immunity prebiotic claim
Respiratory health Yeast ingredient shows promise for reducing airborne allergies Probiotics intake beneficial against infections in kids: study		Skin health Vitamin, minerals may reduce eczema risk in children Lycopene supplement boosts skin carotenoid levels
Weight management Soy may reduce diabetes risk in overweight women Danone's nutrient enriched yoghurt boosts satiety, study		Women's health Winclove withdraws probiotic health claims to avoid market “damage” Soy may reduce diabetes risk in overweight women

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EFSA rejects Danone’s infant immunity prebiotic claim

Danone Baby Nutrition says the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) failed to engage in “direct scientific dialogue” in the lead-up to the agency’s scientists handing it a negative opinion for a prebiotic-infant immunity health claim in December...

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