Butterbur extract reduces migraines in children too
An extract of butterbur root appears to reduce migraines in children and adolescents, confirming the benefits previously seen in adults.
Archives for March 18, 2005
Consumers taking small steps towards big lifestyle changes
Food manufacturers need to take account of the marked shift in the way consumers approach weight loss and dieting by emphasising a healthy lifestyle over calorie control, suggests a new report.
Germany taken to court for calling garlic supplements medicines
Germany is being taken to court by the European Commission for treating garlic supplements as medicines.
Sports supplements face European crackdown on doping
Manufacturers of sports nutrition products will have to clean up or face the consequences of increased scrutiny from Europe, which this week called for further action against doping.
Salt and labelling top consumer food concerns in UK
The publicity craze surrounding nutritional content and labelling has helped these two issues replace BSE as the biggest food concerns among an increasingly sceptical British public - warning the food industry to stay on its toes, reports Chris Mercer.
Whole grain stamp goes public
The Whole Grains Council yesterday launched its food stamp to the general public at the Natural Foods Expo West show taking place in Anaheim. Cynthia Harriman, head of the council, told Philippa Nuttall how the food industry has reacted to this labeling.