Chondroitin sulphate linked to lower knee swelling
Supplements of chondroitin sulphate may reduce swelling in the knee of osteoarthritis sufferers, according to new analysis of GAIT II.
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Plant-based omega-3 can carve functional niche
Growing consumer interest in the potential functional benefits of omega-3 will also drive strong demand for flax-based varieties of the polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), says a new report.
Can the food industry effectively self-regulate?
The issue of whether businesses are solely driven by profits and will not respond to voluntary guidance to improve the health effects of their products is a matter of hot debate in the British Medical Journal this week.
Flax and borage oil may boost skin health from within
Supplements containing flaxseed or borage oil may protect skin against reddening and improve skin health from within, suggests new research from Germany and France.
Health communication must be market orientated
The wording of health claims must be targeted to the consumer’s culture if the necessary interest and understanding is to be achieved, say experts from Syral.
Hope among EFSA’s harsh health claim rulings
The European Food Safety Authority’s hard line stance on health claims is bewildering some, resigning others, but steeling most to meet its ‘gold standard’ scientific demands.
System offers cost effective fat content monitoring, says FOSS
The new XDS Direct Light system provides accurate measurement of the fat content in ground meat on the processing line as well as offering cost savings to processors, claims FOSS.
US consumers acting on cholesterol concerns - survey
Consumers in the US are increasingly aware of the need to check their cholesterol levels, highlighting growing concerns of the potential health risks of hypercholesterolaemia, suggests a new survey.