SDA soybean oil effective for omega-3 blood level boost
Daily consumption of a soybean oil rich in stearidonic acid (SDA) increased levels of omega-3 in blood cells after 12 weeks, says a new study from Monsanto and Solae.
Archives for August 31, 2010
Selenium shows protective effect for bladder cancer
High selenium intake could have a beneficial effect on bladder cancer risk, according new research.
Solbar creates new image around soy ‘treasures’
Solbar has unveiled a new corporate branding image as it is engaged in a strategic shift towards innovation, especially in isolates soy protein and extruded products and supporting customers with technical knowhow.
GOED omega-3 logo helps identify suppliers
A new omega-3 logo program aims to set an industry standard for quality in order to help food and supplement manufacturers easily identify suppliers meeting certain criteria.
People on the move: Nutra jobs
NutraIngredients-USA presents a round up of movements in the nutra sector, including appointments at Cyvex, Reserveage, and the NPA.
Botanical groups gather in Brussels to challenge EU herb laws
The European Benefyt Foundation and the Alliance for Natural Health International (ANH-Intl) are set to mount a legal challenge in the European Court of Justice against EU herb laws, after meeting in Brussels this week.
Web health claims likely target in UK online crackdown
New Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) powers to monitor and adjudicate on online marketing materials will place web-based messaging for healthy foods under serious scrutiny for the first time, with many likely to fall foul of the agency’s guidelines,...
New NIH centers to unlock botanical complexity and ‘inform consumer decisions’
The National Institutes of Health has announced the funding of five new research centers to further study the safety, effectiveness, and biological action of botanical products.