Omega-3 may boost lung function during sport
Supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may improve lung function of athletes during and after exercise, suggests a new study from Germany and Iran with wrestlers.
Archives for March 3, 2010
FDA says Pom Wonderful antioxidant claims not so wonderful
The Food and Drug Administration has issued pomegranate juice market leader, Pom Wonderful, with a warning letter over antioxidant claims it says are unauthorized drug claims.
UK politicians send 'strongly worded message to EC' on MPLs
Cross-party backing for the bid to keep high potency supplements on UK retail shelves is evidenced by a motion in the UK parliament today again calling for the EU Commission to avoid imposing maximum permitted levels (MPLs) on food supplements, claims an...
Apple fibres may boost immune health: Study
Soluble fibres like pectin from apples may reduce the inflammation associated with obesity-related diseases and strengthens the immune system, says a new study from the US.
Martek revenues up three percent as non-infant food booms
First quarter revenue for 2010 rose three percent to $89.8m at Maryland-based DHA specialist Martek Biosciences Corporation, with revenue jumping eight percent to $10.4m when costs associated with its acquisition of Amerifit Brands were discounted.
Heart health ingredient benefits weight management and digestion
A new hearth health fiber ingredient made from vegetarian sources may also benefit weight management and digestive health.
Omega-3 suppliers hit back at ‘misguided’ Proposition 65 attack
Groups representing fish oil suppliers have defended the safety record of the multi-billion dollar omega-3 source in the face of legal action mounted in a San Francisco court.
Increasing skepticism, but food labels still influence decisions
Consumers are reading nutrition labels more often but are increasingly skeptical of front-of-pack health claims, such as ‘high fiber’ or ‘low fat’, according to a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) survey.
Kemin and DSM commit to article 13.5 lutein submission
Leading lutein suppler Kemin Health will resubmit a lutein dossier under article 13.5 of the European Union nutrition and health claims regulation, after EFSA last week rejected an article 13.1 lutein-eye health submission.
Fenchem rolls out contract manufacturing for supplements
China’s Fenchem Biotek has announced the launch of a contract manufacturing service system for the dietary supplement market. A spokesperson for...