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A low-dose daily supplement of folic acid improved levels homocysteine in people with high levels of the amino acid and could reduce the risk of coronary artery disease, suggests a small study from Taiwan.
A trademark issue between Naturex and Blue California over ginseng extract brands has resulted in the re-naming of Blue California's product, following an out-of-court settlement.
A daily supplement of the prebiotic oligofructose significantly improved the intestinal health of young children in day care, and cut the number of bacterial infections and illness episodes, says new research from France.
Whether or not adverse events reporting will increase consumer confidence will depend on how the industry follows requirements, an official from SafetyCall International told Supply Side West attendees in a talk Thursday.
A heart healthy food stamp from the American Heart Association (AHA) is being increasingly relied on by consumers, according to the AHA, which says that growing participation rates are a sign of the success of its heart-check mark.
Danisco is introducing a new addition to its Howru probiotics line, which it says was seen in the first of a series of condition-specific studies to help restore the beneficial bacteria in the human gut after taking antibiotics.
The controversial plan to establish a joint authority to regulate Australia and New Zealand's therapeutic products sector, including complementary medicines, took a step forward this week with the publication of consultation documents on scheduling...
Ethical codes of labour practice along the food supply chain have had positive impacts on issues such as health and safety, but more could be achieved, says a major new report.
Dairy research and development in the UK has been systematically destroyed, warn two senior ex-officials, seriously damaging the potential for the country's industry to compete against foreign players.