Herbal supplements are not always safe, says Mayo Clinic
A consumer health bulletin sent out this month by the Mayo Clinic warns Americans of possible health risks related to the use of herbal dietary supplements.
Archives for August 16, 2009
Chocolate again linked to better heart health
Increased intakes of chocolate may decrease the risk of a heart attack victim from dying from heart-related problems, according to a joint US-Swedish study.
Danisco pushes probiotic straw range
Danisco is using major trade shows in Europe and Asia to boost exposure of the probiotic straws it launched last year in conjunction Australian firm, Unistraw.
UK protein and fibre satiety initiative launched
UK-based Leatherhead Food Research wants companies to bring their fibre and protein ingredients to the lab table as part of a research project into the satiety-boosting effects of the nutrients.
Court rules against FTC in supplement ad case
A US District Court has ruled against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and in favor of a supplements firm, in a landmark case that found FTC’s criticism of the company’s advertising was simply a “difference of opinion”.
Free farmers to farm and bank UK food security
How best should Britain plan to secure reliable supplies of reasonably-priced food? Should the nation put its trust in home production or food imports from the world market?