All forms of vitamin E count in Alzheimer’s protection, finds study
A combination of different vitamin E forms could help prevent cognitive deterioration in advanced age, according to the results of a study from Sweden.
Archives for July 7, 2010
'Antioxidants inside': Nutrition or health claim?
Dr Mary Gilsenen, head of regulatory services at Leatherhead Food Research explains why simply using the term ‘antioxidant’ on a product can be a health claim.
High-flavanol cocoa repairs blood vessels in CVD patients - Mars
Cocoa flavanols could improve poor blood vessel function in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), according to research by a team of researchers, including scientists from confectionery maker, Mars Inc.
Diabetes supplement rapped for misleading claims
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled diabetes claims for a dietary supplement are not scientifically backed and told the manufacturer the adverts must not appear again in their current form.
EC: Brand names can be health claims
Brand names such as Unilever’s Slim.Fast can be interpreted as health claims but the manner of interpretation is not yet set in tone, with further discussions required, according to the European Commission.
High-protein diets may cause bone loss in older women, study
Post-menopausal women following high-protein diets to lose weight may be at a higher risk of osteoporosis – and calcium supplementation does not help, finds a new study.
Cargill debuts flax/canola omega-3 blend
Cargill is launching a new omega-3, canola/flaxseed blend containing up to 30 percent ALA it says will enable food manufacturers to employ omega-3, nutrient content claims.