Omega-3 may improve blood pressure in kidney disease patients
A combination of omega-3 fatty acids and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) may decrease blood pressure and heart rate in kidney disease patients, says a new study.
Archives for September 16, 2009
Special edition: Market insights
F&S: The danger of overstepping health claim boundaries
Health claim confusion has never been greater as industry adjusts to the new European health claims process. As part of a NutraIngredients series canvassing analyst insights, market researcher Frost & Sullivan urges caution.
Chocolate may ease migraines: Study
Dietary supplements of cocoa may repress inflammatory responses in the brain linked to migraines, suggest results from an animal study.
New high potency ginkgo concentrate launched
Dutch start-up Xenobiosis is promoting a ginkgo biloba extract it says is 16 times more potent than regular versions of the cognitive and energy boosting herb.
Special edition: Market insights
F&S: Food-drug borderline – approach with caution
Manufacturers of functional foods and supplements risk losing time, money and brand integrity if they don’t get their marketing story straight. Frost & Sullivan takes a look at the dangers of crossing into the realm of drugs as part of a NutraIngredients...
ASA rules against ad for weight loss aid
The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has decided that an advert for the supplement LIPObind does make a weight loss claim and ruled that it must not be broadcast until medical evidence supporting that claim is provided.
Weight Watchers sues Nestlé over trademark use
Weight Watchers International sued Nestlé on Wednesday, claiming that the world’s largest food company has misused its logo and points system to promote its own frozen foods brands, say newswire reports.
American heart disease risk increases, reveals study
The number of American adults considered 'low risk' for heart disease has fallen below 10 percent, according to a new study, which places the spotlight on the growing need to address the risk via nutrition.