The European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) finds no safety concerns with the Novel Food (NF) phenylcapsaicin, a synthetic chemical compound of the chili pepper extract capsaicin.
Swisse and Biolsland took the top spots for imported brands in China last year, with Australia named the number one exporter to China, according to statistics gathered by the China Chamber of Commerce of Medicines and Health Products Importers and Exporters...
Partially defatted chia seed powders are safe for use in food supplements, according a scientific opinion by The European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA).
Though the body of science around polyphenol intake generally supports its health benefits, it is “difficult to establish an evidence-based reference intake for the whole class and subclass of compounds,” researchers argue in a paper.
Bladderwrack seaweed powder in tablet form becomes the first traditional herbal accompaniment approved by German authorities who deem the remedy suitable as part of a diet for weight loss.
Bulgaria could be the first country in Europe to permit the sale of hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) nutraceutical products on the open market, granting authorisation to US-based firm Kannaway.
As the number of hepatitis cases linked to turmeric-containing supplements reaches 19, ongoing concern is giving way to speculation as to the cause of the outbreak and its repercussions on the industry.
Italy’s Supreme Court has ruled the sale of all cannabis derivatives such as oils, resins, buds and leaves as illegal in a decision that in principle outlaws sales of ‘cannabis light’ products.
Consuming matcha in some form may have stress-reducing effects even on people who do not drink green tea, according to a Japanese study that used matcha cookies as its intervention.
The European Commission (EC) releases a report offering scientific guidance to help meet the growing global demand for seaweed species now accepted as novel food.
British researchers looking into resveratrol’s blood pressure-lowering abilities believe the mechanism outlined in their study may be a common feature to explain the efficacy of 'antioxidant' molecules.
Italy’s National Institute of Health reports a further six new hepatitis incidences linked to the consumption of turmeric-based food supplements bringing the total to ten cases.
Italy’s National Institute of Health has received further notifications of two more hepatitis cases linked to a turmeric-based food supplement distributed by a firm already implicated in two similar incidents earlier this month.
Personalised nutrition ‘is the future’ for dietary supplements, but there still needs to be major advances in testing, product formulation and consumer feedback before it can become a mainstream solution.
