News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
The UK's Food Standards Agency is conducting a review of foods and supplements that have been reported to help improve children's performance and behaviour in school. If its findings are positive, it could prove a further boon for cognition category.
CoQ10 focus
As the science behind the understanding of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) expands, so does the list of health conditions that could potentially benefit from supplements.
A study has found drinking four or more cups of coffee per day could reduce the risk of alcoholic cirrhosis by 80 percent, suggesting that an ingredient in coffee may protect against this type of chronic liver disease.
Diabetes UK is campaigning to curb the sale of treat foods aimed at diabetics on the grounds that they are expensive and of little use. But where does that leave the emerging area functional foods intended to help sufferers manage their condition?
Tate & Lyle has launched a new sweetening solution for isotonic sports drinks targeted at the European market.
PacificHealth Laboratories is preparing for the launch of the first products containing its Satietrim satiety ingredient, and is looking for partners to help speed its use in more foods available at retail.
Global Lifescience Solutions (GLS) is poised to apply toxicology to the dietary supplements industry pending Good Manufacturing Practice regulations.
The upper limit (UL) of vitamin D should be raised to 250 micrograms per day, the Institute of Medicine heard last week, as experts discussed the state-of-play of DRIs and ULs.