St John’s wort works for depression, says review
Extracts of St. John's wort are effective in reducing the symptoms of major depression, according to a new review in the prestigious Cochrane Systematic Review.
Archives for October 8, 2008
Judge me by my colour, say foods
Foods, particularly fruits and vegetables, are increasingly being marketed on their colour and associated health benefits, according to new Euromonitor International findings.
Wild blueberries take antioxidant crown
Wild blueberries have greater antioxidant content than common fruits such as apples, bananas, red grapes and strawberries according to Cornell University researchers.
Latino diet needs healthy boost
The benefits of healthy food such as grains need to be promoted among the Hispanic community which is at greater risk of suffering the impact of a poor diet than any other ethnic group, according to an industry body.
Brown seaweed launched at weight management market
AHD International has launched a new version of its brown seaweed extract it says is the highest grade available for the US dietary supplements market.
UK detects banned additive from China in mini jelly cup
Mid-melamine scare, food safety issues are compounded for European confectioners as Europe's alert system flags up a confectionery product for children containing an additive from China that could constitute a choking risk.
Stay on top of supplement labeling changes, says NPA
Dietary supplement manufacturers in the US should inform the nation’s regulator of the cost burden they are likely to incur if proposed labeling regulations are passed, an industry association said yesterday.