EFSA backs energy drink ingredients
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has for the first time backed the safety of the popular energy drink ingredients, taurine and D-glucurono-γ-lactone.
Archives for February 12, 2009
Vitamin K2, but not K1, effective for heart health benefits: Study
Increased intakes of vitamin K2, but not vitamin K1, may decrease the risk of coronary heart disease in postmenopausal women, says a new study.
BPA levels in soft drinks are low, claim researchers
Consumer exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) from consumption of canned soft drinks is low, claims a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
Sports drinks scratching surface of mainstream potential - Powerade
Sports drinks may be breaking through the niche beverage wall, but their future will lie in meeting a variety of consumer trends across the entire beverage market, says the senior brand manager of Powerade.
Raisio doubles profits but sees tough year ahead
Raisio, the Finnish plant stanol and raw ingredients supplier and maker of the Benecol cholesterol-lowering consumer brand, more than doubled profits and increased turnover by 20 per cent in 2008, but its forecasts are humble in the face of the harsh...
Vitamin D may be critical to reduce multiple sclerosis risk
Supplements of vitamin D at ‘critical time periods’ may be key to reducing the risk of multiple sclerosis, according to a new study from the UK and Canada.
Science central to AHD International at SupplyExpo
Clinical research will top the bill for AHD International at next month’s SupplyExpo event, where it will present a range of studies on the weight management potential of its dietary fiber products.
NIST develops multivitamin reference for GMP compliance
A new reference material for assessing the amounts of vitamins, carotenoids, and trace elements in dietary supplements has been developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).