Lack of vitamin D threatens to raise cancer risk
Populations that lack exposure to sunlight during winter months should take vitamin D supplements to reduce their risk of cancer, warns a letter published in this week's British Medical Journal.
Archives for November 24, 2003
Spicing up insulin sensitivity
Less than half a teaspoon of cinnamon daily could significantly reduce the risk factors for diabetes and cardiovascular disease in people with type 2 diabetes, suggests a small trial in next month's Diabetes Care journal.
Microencapsulated potassium reduces fortification problems
Balchem Encapsulates has launched two microencapsulated forms of potassium for the food and supplement market. The company claims its new technology allows particles to mix uniformly in food systems for better processing and proper nutrient delivery...
InterHealth gets GRAS for Super CitriMax
Californian firm InterHealth Nutraceuticals has gained GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status for use of its Super CitriMax brand of hydroxycitric acid (HCA) in functional beverages.
GNC sets sights on safety
Leading supplement retailer General Nutrition Companies (GNC) has signed an agreement with NSF International which will see its entire range of own-label products assessed under NSF's safety and quality verification program.
Australia orders recall of Nature's Made vitamins
Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has ordered a consumer level recall of 99 bottles of Nature Made brand vitamin supplements, being illegally sold in the country.
Milk drink to lower blood pressure gains European presence
A new fermented milk, designed to help control blood pressure, has been launched in Iceland, only the second food in Europe to make such a claim.
Atkins Diet safety record slammed
The safety of the Atkins Diet and other high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets has been criticised after a preliminary report released last week linked one death and numerous illnesses to the weight loss regime.