Canada warns against herbal erectile dysfunction products
Health Canada is warning consumers about 13 sexual dysfunction products because they are laced with either sildenafil, a pharma ingredient typically used in sexual aids like Viagra.
Archives for September 21, 2010
Omega-3 may improve cardio measures in overweight teens: Study
Daily supplements of the omega-3s EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) may improve blood pressure levels in slightly overweight teenage boys.
DSM buys US biotech firm with carotenoid ambitions
DSM has acquired biotech firm Microbia in an undisclosed deal as the company expands its carotenoid operations.
Scots won’t shine light on vitamin D
The Scottish government has rejected a proposal to make vitamin D free on the National Health Service, citing a lack of evidence.
US Vitamin K market set for explosion?
With the entrance of a new vitamin K2 ingredient onto the US market, NutraIngredients-USA catches up with the state of play of vitamin K.
Glanbia R&D execs discuss failed bid to split company
At the annual meeting of Food for Health Ireland (FHI) in Cork, two R&D executives at Glanbia discussed the recent move to split the company.
Vitamin D3 may protect against endometrial cancer: Study
Increased dietary intakes of vitamin D3 could prevent the cancer causing effects of obesity by up to 42 percent, according to researchers.
Energy leads EU functional food market, report
Addressing energy through food and drink is key to western markets, where the category is currently leading functional foods and drinks, according to a recent report.
ASA backs Glaxo energy shot TV ad
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has OK’d a television advert for a GlaxoSmithKline energy drink that claimed to boost alertness.
Special edition: Asia
Korea: 'Stringent' regulations promote functional food potential
The Korean functional food market hinges on obtaining the nation’s precious ingredient claim approval, but breaking that barrier opens the floodgates to huge market potential, according to an industry expert.