Enzymotec launches high DHA, phospholipid omega-3
Enzymotec has launched a phospholipid-based, DHA-rich oil, as the Isreali company expands its phospholipid range.
Archives for October 5, 2008
Calcium may be vital for CLA's bone benefits: Study
Combining conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) with calcium may enhance bone mass, and explain inconsistencies from earlier studies, says new research from the US.
Bringing organic back down to earth
Organic has an image problem. As some consumers fear they are, quite literally, priced out of the farmers market, it’s time to stir up more debate about organic as a set of principals, not as a status symbol.
Economic crisis places weight on supplement prices, survey
Half of US supplement users said that the economic squeeze is unlikely to change their purchasing habits, although price could become an issue, according to a survey released last week.
Mediterranean diet linked to lower asthma risks
Getting children to consume a Mediterranean-style diet may reduce their risk of asthma by up to 40 per cent, suggests new research from Spain and Mexico.
EFSA outlines future food safety risks
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published a draft strategic plan on Thursday pinpointing the areas where it foresees food safety issues to arise over the next five years.
FDA uncertain over infant melamine limits
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says it is unable to set a safe level of melamine contamination in infant formulas after issuing a wider ruling on the chemical’s presence in food products containing milk.