Vitamin D could save Germany €40 billion in health costs
Ensuring the German population gets adequate intakes of vitamin D could save the country about €37.5 billion in health care costs, according to a new review.
Archives for April 1, 2010
New pterostilbene ingredient claimed to be superior to resveratrol
ChromaDex is launching an ingredient with similar properties to resveratrol having obtained commercial rights to the biological compound from the University of Mississippi and the Agriculture Research Service (ARS).
Illegal dioxin levels found in 8 per cent of foods
Excessive levels of dioxins were detected in eight per cent of thousands of foods sampled over a nine-year period, said EFSA. But the food safety watchdog has challenged the significance of its own findings.
FSA seeks views on vitamins and minerals in food
The UK’s Food Standards Agency has launched a new consultation to ensure up-to-date lists on which vitamins, minerals and vitamin formulations can be used in foods.
ChromaDex sales climb 28 percent in 2009
After a host of positive moves over the past year, ChromaDex is optimistic about its future business, as it reported a 28 percent sales increase from $4.5m during fiscal 2008 to $5.7m in 2009.
Vitamin D may save 40,000 Canadian lives per year
Inadequate levels of vitamin D may be causing about 37,000 premature deaths in Canada and costing the country billions of dollars, according to a new review.
New extract labeling guidance for herbal extract products
A new labeling requirement for herbal extract products has been introduced by the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) to take effect from September 11 this year.
Blueberries may protect muscles from exercise damage
Antioxidant-rich extracts of blueberries may counter the detrimental effect of excessive exercise, according to new results from a new study from New Zealand.