Archives for November 15, 2010

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Health claims: Is expert certification the answer?

By Nigel Baldwin

As all parties would probably admit in these stressful times for the European Union functional food industry, we are still some way away from resolving the core issues that resulted in the adoption of Regulation 1924/2006 – the 2006 nutrition and health...

Nanotech shows promise for anti-cancer nutraceuticals

By Stephen Daniells

The gap between science showing potential anti-cancer properties of a range of nutraceuticals and the low bioavailability in vivo may be breached by nanotechnology, says a new review.

UAS Labs acquires contract manufacturer

Minnesota-based UAS Laboratories, Inc., has become the sole owner of Wisconsin’s APN Labs after acquiring all the outstanding shares, enabling the company to offer a ‘complete range of probiotics’.

Suicide stats could lead US military's omega-3s charge

By Mike Stones

High rates of depression and suicide among soldiers have put omega-3s on the radar of the US military, but where does the science stand, and how can the potential benefits be best delivered to soldiers on the front line?

Enzymotec selects DKSH for krill oil distribution

Zurich-based DKSH has announced an expansion of its agreement with Israel’s Enzymotec to include the distribution of krill oil, as the companies continue their ‘very successful partnership’.