Report shames aggressive infant nutrition marketing
A report has listed some 3,000 violations by a dozen infant nutrition companies who it says are breaking rules on marketing set by the World Health Assembly.
Archives for December 5, 2007
Burgundy builds science behind Devil's Claw ingredient
Burgundy's IridoForce ingredient may inhibit the activity of cyclo-oxygenase (COX-2) by 31 per cent, says a new study that adds to the joint health benefits of the ingredient.
New analysis reignites antioxidant efficacy debate
Positive results for vitamin E and beta-carotene from observational studies are continuing to be cited in the literature despite contradictory evidence from randomised trials, says a new analysis.
Ganeden to bring sturdy probiotic strain to foods
Ganeden Biotech is planning to bring its proprietary probiotic ingredient, GanedenBC30, to functional foods, thereby adding one more strain of friendly bacteria to the market.