Antioxidants may ‘block’ benefits of exercise: Study
Supplements of antioxidant vitamins after exercise may decrease the benefits of the workout by blocking the positive effects of reactive oxygen, says a new study.
Archives for May 11, 2009
Record FDA budget proposed as Hamburg clears Senate
Dr Margaret Hamburg, the Obama Administration’s pick to lead the FDA, easily cleared the Senate on Thursday, while the Administration proposed a record budget increase for the agency.
Be proactive to stay ahead of the game, say supplement groups
The US dietary supplement industry as a whole must be more proactive if it is to have any impact on the decisions affecting its future, say the nation’s trade associations.
Glanbia guns for sports and infant nutrition market
Chief operating officer at Glanbia Nutritionals Dr Raimund Hoenes sat down with Shane Starling at Vitafoods in Geneva and shared insights into some of the challenges the sub-division of the Irish dairy giant has faced since its inception two years ago...
FDA orders destruction of supplements worth $1.3m
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday again shook its iron fist at the dietary supplement industry, ordering the destruction of thousands of bottles of sports supplements that contained unapproved food additives.
Marion Nestle slams supplement scene
A sharp article by renowned nutrition professor Marion Nestle states in no uncertain terms that the world of dietary supplements takes no heed of science or safety.
Vitamin-exercise study questioned
Reports that vitamins C and E may blunt the positive effects of exercise are misleading, according to an antioxidant expert.