Czech Republic raises alarm over dioxin-contaminated codfish livers
Tins of codfish liver contaminated with higher than permitted levels of dioxins and PCBs are being cleared from supermarket shelves by food safety authorities in the Czech Republic.
Archives for July 29, 2010
Industry : Calcium research “cherry picked” results
Following publication of new research suggesting calcium supplements could increase the risk of heart attack, industry has been keen to give its response to NutraIngredients-USA.com.
Study supports prostate cancer benefits of tocotrienols
The link between Vitamin E and cancer benefits has received extra backing from a new study, which found that a mix of different forms of the vitamin helped prevent prostate tumor growth in mice.
NutraIngredients-USA.com goes mobile
From today, you can access NutraIngredients-USA.com from your mobile phone.
NutraIngredients.com goes mobile
From today, you can access NutraIngredients.com from your mobile phone.
Danone: Health claim uncertainty not to blame for share price shake
As Danone’s share price continues to fall three days after its half year results were released, the company cites several potential reasons for the dip but insists that health claims uncertainty is not among them.
‘Risks outweigh benefits’ for calcium supplements: Meta-analysis
Regularly taking calcium supplements for osteoporosis may cause more heart attacks than the number of fractures they prevent, according to new research.
FDA fails to appeal selenium ruling – but will it act?
The Food and Drug Administration must follow a district court ruling and alter existing qualified health claims for selenium or face contempt of court charges, according to the plaintiffs in the case.