German firm claims new omega-3 source found
German biotech firm, InterMed Discovery (IMD), has licensed a “microbial source” form of omega-3 it says offers an alternative to existing fish, algae and plant sources.
Archives for August 19, 2009
High-dose supplements fight taken to EC president
UK-based food supplements lobby group, Consumers for Health Choice (CHC), has launched a kit to help consumers, manufacturer, retailers and practitioners personally envoy their pro high-dose food supplement messages to European Commission president, José...
Yeast altered to deliver vitamin D yield
Canadian supplier, Lallemand, has launched a form of baker’s yeast that has been altered to boost vitamin D levels and will be available to customers that already employ Lallemand's yeasts as well as new clients.
Could probiotics protect us from gut parasites?
The gut health boosting effects of probiotics may also extend to preventing and eradicating parasitic infections, according to ‘early data’ from the US.
China launches new food safety reporting system
China’s State Food and Drug Administration has launched a new food safety reporting system which it has offered for public consultation.
Vitamin D may reduce pre-eclampsia risk: Study
Increased intakes of vitamin D during pregnancy may reduce the development by about 25 per cent, suggests a study with over 20,000 Norwegian women.
New Philippine FDA to have more control over foods
The world’s newest food industry regulatory body was set up in Phillipines this week, with the foundation of a new agency modeled on the US FDA.