News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
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.
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.
Supplements of coenzyme Q10 may increase the vascular health of diabetics receiving statins, according to a new study from Australia.
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.
Supplements of vitamins B6 and B12, and folic acid may reduce the frequency, severity and disability of migraines, according to new research from Australia.
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.
BASF and OrganoBalance have developed a probiotic ingredient for oral care products that they claim helps fight against dental caries.
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.