Germany highlights contaminated Chinese weight loss herbs
Seventeen people have been poisoned by a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in the German cities of Freiburg and Göttingen since 2005, according to a German report.
Archives for April 9, 2009
Capsaicin plus green tea combo aids weight loss: Study
A combination of capsaicin and green tea could promote the feeling of fullness and sustain satiety, indicating it could be successful for weight management, says a new study.
Plums as good as fiber supplements for constipation: study
Plum juice is as effective in boosting digestive health as fiber supplements among those with chronic constipation, according to a peer-reviewed study partly funded by leading North American plum juice maker, SunSweet Growers.
Med diet pyramid updated to reflect new science
The group behind the Mediterranean diet pyramid has updated its dietary recommendations to take into account a swathe of new studies that have demonstrated the benefits of the eating plan.
NPA releases chondroitin quality results from Chinese testing program
The Natural Products Association (NPA) has added a Chinese chondroitin manufacturer to its list of suppliers that undergo the group’s ingredient purity and quality testing in China.
Winclove targets female niche with probiotic health claim
Dutch probiotics specialist, Winclove Bio Industries, has launched a six-strain probiotic supplement that has earned a vaginal infection-related health claim certification in the Netherlands.
Pomegranate’s anti-inflammatory effects strengthened
A polyphenol-rich pomegranate extract may reduce inflammation, and positively effect chronic disease risk, according to results of a new cell study from the US.