One in five Scottish kids obese, tools needed to fight
Increased awareness and education are vital to combating rising levels of obesity in children, Scotland's health minister warns today.
Archives for December 7, 2004
FDA extends review period for chromium picolinate claim
Nutraceutical firm Nutrition 21 announced last week that the FDA has extended the review period for the company's health claim.
China builds up green tea supplies
At 3.15 million tonnes world tea production in 2003 beat 2002 supplies but prices remained firm reflecting season variability, reports the UN food and farm body, adding that China has pushed up green tea supplies.
Kemin opts for Health image
Kemin Foods yesterday changed its name to Kemin Health in an effort to more accurately portray its business to its customers.
Lipid delivery system improves cognitive performance
Israel-based Enzymotec in conjunction with Tel Aviv University has concluded a study showing that a superior lipid-based delivery system for DHA had a significant effect on the cognitive performance in elderly rat models.
Safflorin supported by two structure function claims in US
Dutch nutritional oils company Lipid Nutrition says customers working in the US can now use two immune-boosting structure/function claims for its Safflorin product after notifying the Food and Drug Administration of its supporting evidence.
Green tea production jumps in China
A report published yesterday by the UN food and farm body showed that green tea production increased in 2003, no doubt encouraged by its purported health benefits.
Neptune takes its krill oil into Asia
Neptune Technologies & Bioressources has begun its launch of krill oil throughout Asia, the company announced yesterday.