More info needed on plant safety, says German group
Plant ingredients that may be potentially harmful to people need to be properly assessed and even regulated, the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has warned.
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Clarinol CLA gets gold standard safety boost
Supplementation with Lipid Nutrition's conjugated linoleic acid (Clarinol) does not affect insulin sensitivity or glucose metabolism in overweight people, says a new study.
High GI diet linked to poor eye health
Eating a diet with a high glycemic index may increase the risk of developing advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD), says a new study from Tufts University.
Unhealthy diet a lifestyle choice, says UK study
People on low incomes consume just as much unhealthy food and drink as the general population, and so bad diets are the result of personal choice, according to a study published by the UK regulator Sunday.