Glucosamine still limited to three major markets
Global launches of glucosamine products have risen just over 50 percent in the past five years, with the top markets remaining Asia Pacific, Europe and North America.
Archives for August 23, 2009
Folic acid: Old women and children first!
Look at the globe and you’d be hard pressed to find two countries further apart than Ireland and New Zealand. But they stand side-by-side on the folic acid fortification issue – it is not needed.
Study identifies vitamin D’s benefits for diabetic heart health
Vitamin D may inhibit the build-up of cholesterol in blood vessels, says a new study that support calls for vitamin D supplements to improve heart health of diabetics.
Oprah sues supplement firms for false endorsement claims
Fraudulent dietary supplement marketing is again in the spotlight, after Oprah Winfrey and Dr Mehmet Oz filed a lawsuit against firms that had claimed the celebrities recommended their products.
Chickpea crackers offer iron-rich gluten-free options
Crackers made from the flour of chickpeas may contain between 3 to 6 times more iron than existing products, offering nutrient-rich options to the burgeoning gluten-free market.
US prepares position on foods for special dietary uses
US food regulatory bodies are inviting public comments on foods for special dietary uses as they prepare the United States positions to be discussed at the next Codex meeting.