Danes hit “dangerous” weight loss products
The Danish Medicines Agency (DKMA) has upped the ante in its campaign against illegal weight loss products containing banned substances such as ephedrine.
Archives for January 6, 2011
PhytoTrade predicts Baobab EU lift-off in 2011 after multiple launches last year
2011 could finally be baobab’s year, according to the trade association responsible for the fruit pulp’s market development within the EU.
Vitamin Angels and DSM target Indian vitamin A deficiency
Vitamin charity Vitamin Angels and DSM’s Sight and Life are addressing vitamin A deficiency in Indian children by establishing a sustainable supply and distribution system promoting “local ownership” of the deficiency problem.
Soy isoflavone bioavailability test shows which forms are best: Study
Isoflavones in the aglycone form – as found naturally in fermented soy foods – are more bioavailable than the glucoside-form from non-fermented soy, says a new study from Japan.
FDA crackdown sees alcoholic energy drinks destroyed
About 400,000 cartons of alcoholic energy drinks have been destroyed as part of an ongoing Food and Drug Administration crack-down on the controversial beverages.
EuraCran reacts to French note on cranberry PAC methods
EuraCran plans to seek a modification or cancellation of the French DGCCRF notification on the appropriate method for assessing PAC in cranberry products that bear a health claim, as it claims there are “factual or scientific mistakes” in the evaluation.
Probiotic academics demand EU health claim reform
Leading European prebiotic and probiotic researchers have begun a campaign to change the EU’s health claims system that has so far unanimously rejected its science.
Digested green tea compounds show dementia and cancer benefits: Study
Digested polyphenol compounds from green tea could protect the brain against developing Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, according to new research.
CIAA hopes for novel foods conclusion in next 6 months
The CIAA is confident that the incoming Hungarian presidency of the EU will finalise the long-awaited amended novel foods regulation in the next six months, but points out a number of outstanding issues.
Dietary Guidelines likely to boost whole grain consumption: Report
The release of the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans is among several factors likely to boost sales of whole grain and added-fiber products, according to a new report from Global Industry Analysts (GIA).
Cyvex's Cognisetin receives US patent as memory enhancer
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a Notice of Allowance (NOA) for the branded ingredient Cognisetin. The patent is specific to methods of using flavonoids to enhance memory.