FDA updates its weight loss hit list
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has again expanded its nationwide alert to consumers about weight loss products that contain undeclared – and often very harmful – pharmaceutical ingredients.
Archives for March 23, 2009
Omega-3: Fishing for alternatives
Short of an earth-bound deity walking amongst us and miraculously multiplying our fish stocks, industry must invest more in alternative sources of omega-3 to meet nutritional needs.
Leatherhead calls for fibre cardiovascular research
UK-based Leatherhead Food International is attempting to redress what its nutrition research division perceives to be a clinical trial hole in the ability of dietary fibre to benefit micro- and macro-vascular function.
CSPI warns consumers off acai scams
Consumers are being duped into purchasing acai products with bogus credit card schemes and exaggerated health and nutrition claims, according to the healthy food advocate, Consumers for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI).
Omega-3 not healthy enough to eat into fish stocks, claims study
A new research paper on the production of fish-derived fatty acids has concluded that the continued promotion of omega-3s for their health benefits is irresponsible in the face of depleting fish stocks.
Tainted turmeric supplements linked to Scandinavian deaths
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned the UK public to avoid a brand of turmeric food supplements containing a drug called nimesulide after it was linked to two deaths and several liver damage cases in Scandinavia.
Glanbia: Misleading claims blight sports nutrition
“Outrageous product claims” are damaging the sports nutrition sector but suppliers can do more to ensure they are brought under control, according to leading Irish-based dairy ingredients and whey protein supplier, Glanbia Performance Nutrition.
Hopes for lifting the protein cap could be dashed
The Food and Drink Federation said it is baffled by a Food Standards Agency recommendation to keep the protein cap that limits products such as cereals being advertised to children, which it said overturned previous advice without “good reason”.