Mother's cod liver oil intake may increase baby's weight
Taking cod liver oil in early pregnancy could result in a larger baby, finds research out of Iceland.
Archives for July 4, 2005
Chinese supplement could endanger diabetics
The FDA is warning consumers against taking a Chinese dietary supplement called Ligaing 4 because it contains the drug glyburide and could pose life-threatening dangers to diabetics and those with low blood sugar users.
Codex adopts international guidelines for vitamins and minerals
Global standards for vitamin and mineral supplements were adopted by Codex yesterday, despite some last minute requests for amendments and consumer group campaigns to stall the ratification, writes Dominique Patton.
Mars makes a leap into functional foods
Mars Inc is sending out a clear signal that functional foods are moving mainstream, with the creation of a new Nutrition for Health & Well-Being business unit to capitalize on research into the health benefits of cocoa, reports Jess Halliday.
Elderly at risk from supplement-drug interactions
A new survey reconfirms that elderly people are the most prolific users of dietary supplements, but warns they may be exposed to dangerous interactions with prescription drugs if they do not discuss them with their doctor, writes Jess Halliday.
Numico completes European baby food restructuring
Royal Numico said yesterday that it has now closed all of the eight Europe-based baby food maufacturing plants that were targeted for restructuring.
UK food agency calls on food scientists
The UK's food safety agency has called for scientists to work on chemical contaminants, food pathogens and novel foods in a range of new projects.