FSA seeks views on tighter caffeine labelling
The UK's Food Standards Agency is seeking views on new labelling rules that will alert consumers to high levels of caffeine in some drinks.
Archives for June 23, 2003
Wisdom Herbs introduces fiber-boosting supplements
Wisdom Herbs is to launch three new supplements - Fiber Wisdom, Joint Wisdom and Osteo Wisdom - at the NNFA show opening in Las Vegas this week.
Theaflavin-enriched tea appears to lower cholesterol
A theaflavin-enriched green tea extract significantly reduced LDL cholesterol in patients with raised cholesterol levels, according to a study in this week's Archives of Internal Medicine.
Efficacy of isoflavones related to frequency of hot flushes
Soyfoods and soybean isoflavone supplements seem to be most effective at alleviating the hot flushes experienced during menopause when the frequency of hot flushes is greater, report researchers in this quarter's Journal of Medicinal Food.
Extra theaflavins boost green tea's health benefits
A theaflavin-enriched green tea extract significantly reduced LDL cholesterol in patients with raised cholesterol levels, according to a study in this week's Archives of Internal Medicine.
DNA changes to reduce caffeine fix
As the debate hots up over genetically modified foodstuffs, a report published in the latest issue of Nature suggests that, thanks to the tinkering of genes, decaffeinated coffee could be grown on bushes.
AHPA prepares cGMP comments
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has prepared a report summarizing input from recent meetings with the industry on the FDA proposals for cGMPs, which will be sent to the agency to demonstrate industry views.
CRN sets out to educate Congress
Industry association the Council for Responsible Nutrition this week launched a media advertising campaign as part of its bid to educate Congress on industry issues.
Rhodia tackles Australia
Rhodia Food, a subsidiary of French company Rhodia, has strengthened its position in Australia with the signature of a distribution agreement with Australian chemical giant Orica.
Isoflavones appear to work best on initial hot flashes
Soyfoods and soybean isoflavone supplements seem to be most effective at alleviating the hot flashes experienced during menopause when the frequency of hot flashes is greater, report researchers in this quarter's Journal of Medicinal Food.