News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
An alternative to the exclusivity of randomized clinical trials as the proof of a nutrient's efficacy must be found to advance nutrition research, say two new commentaries; one by academia, one from industry.
DSM Nutritional Products has submitted an article 14 disease risk reduction health claim linking consumption of a proprietary blend of vitamin D2 and D3 and reduced risk of falling over among the elderly.
NBTY has settled with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over DHA-based brain and eye children’s health claims it has been making for some its Disney-branded dietary supplements.
The soy isoflavone genistein may inhibit the development of human breast cancer cells due to its ability to target copper, according to a new study.
The rejection of so many health claim submissions by the European Food Safety Authority is creating a major headache for the EU functional foods and food supplements industries, with many looking at resubmissions under article 13.5 of the regulation.
An olive extract rich in hydroxytyrosol may be effective for reducing levels of oxidized LDL cholesterol, suggests a new study from Spain that extends the heart health potential of hydroxytyrosol.
Daily supplements of a beta-glucan based ingredient may reduce the duration of upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) symptoms in a healthy population, says a new study presented at the Society for Immunology conference in Liverpool, UK.