Africa looking to raise standards for herbals
A quality push for producers of African medicinal plants could help bring more novel products onto Europe's herbals market, reports Dominique Patton.
Archives for February 2, 2005
Kelp can reduce level of hormone related to breast cancer risk
Kelp seaweed, the brown plant often found washed ashore on beaches, could help to fight hormone-related cancers, suggests new animal research.
AHPA suggests ways to clear up NDI confusion
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has filed comments with the FDA aimed at helping it to tighten up the new dietary ingredient (NDI) notification process required by the 1994 Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA).
Gene reveals high-risk osteoporosis group
About 19 per cent of people have a genetic variation that may increase susceptibility to osteoporosis, a new study reveals.
Cholesterol-lowering snacks possible
Researchers at Brandeis University claim that they have found a way for food manufacturers to make snack foods that lower cholesterol levels.
Bean message wins FDA approval
The FDA has issued a new dietary guidance message on the health benefits of beans, meaning that labels on bean cans and packets may carry the words 'diets including beans may reduce your risk of heart disease and certain cancers'.
EU obesity project to bring NPD openings for industry?
In a bid to stem the flow of funding to European health budgets, Brussels has invested more than €14 million in the fight against fat.
Cranberry health claim in France extended to juice drinks
Cranberry juice drinks and cordials marketed in France can now make a health claim to promote their benefits to urinary tract health.
Minute Maid partners with womens' heart coalition
Minute Maid Premium Heart Wise, the Coca-Cola-owned orange juice brand that can help reduce cholesterol levels, has teamed up with WomenHeart to help raise awareness of cardiovascular disease in women during American Heart Month.