Omega-3 needs of pre-term infants higher than thought: study
The requirements of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA may be higher for pre-terms infants than previously thought, according to a new study from Australia.
Archives for October 28, 2008
Supplements makers deconstruct regulatory borderlines
A Brussels workshop has highlighted global regulatory issues affecting the food supplements industry, and found many companies are unclear about law changes that directly affect them.
New panel appointed to review dietary guidelines
A review of the current US dietary guidelines to help improve the nation’s health through proper nutrition is now underway with the appointment of a new panel, which includes experts in probiotics, prebiotics and satiety.
US leading crackdown calls on caffeinated energy drinks
Pressure is mounting in both Australia and the US to crack down on the sale and availability of caffeinated energy drinks to young people, according to news reports in both countries.
Suck it and see: has the probiotic straw arrived?
The probiotic straw is a concept that has been a long time coming but one which may be about to move from its current niche status into the mainstream, according to Swedish probiotics supplier, BioGaia.
GMP inspection reports only accessed through FOI requests, confirms FDA
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed that GMP inspection reports are not, in fact, available online, and that the only way to access these is by filing a Freedom of Information request.
Raw broccoli best for anti-cancer potential: study
Consuming cooked or processed broccoli may result in less of the potential anti-cancer compounds being available for absorption, suggests a new study from TNO Quality of Life.