Martek joins pregnancy group to promote DHA omega-3
Omega-3 supplier Martek Biosciences has teamed up with a leading US pregnancy and infant health organization to educate consumers about the importance of DHA for infant development.
Archives for April 1, 2009
Probiotics must meet Europe’s new health claim laws head on
Probiotics will continue to expand beyond the yoghurt and yoghurt drink category that has brought them to global prominence according to a probiotic market review conducted by French health food sector consultancy, Alcimed.
B vitamins may offer migraine relief
Supplements of vitamins B6 and B12, and folic acid may reduce the frequency, severity and disability of migraines, according to new research from Australia.
Probiotic ingredient could reduce oral cavities, says BASF
BASF and OrganoBalance have developed a probiotic ingredient for oral care products that they claim helps fight against dental caries.
CoQ10 may boost heart health of diabetics on statins
Supplements of coenzyme Q10 may increase the vascular health of diabetics receiving statins, according to a new study from Australia.
Resistant starch website launched
National Starch Food Innovation has debuted a “global online portal” to air latest data and facts in the area of resistant starch (RS) at a business, consumer and health professional level.
ODS should clarify supplements ‘controversy and confusion’
The US Office for Dietary Supplements (ODS) has been urged by CRN to use its “unique position” to better disseminate data that can to some degree ease mis-information that on occasion blights the dietary supplements industry.
Regulation and health claims for functional foods
Functional foods in the US are not legally defined as a distinct category, which has generated a confusing regulatory framework. In this article, NutraIngredients-USA.com provides a break-down of the health claims that can be used on the products.