FDA warns niacin marketers about drug claims
The Food and Drug Administration has affirmed the principal that references to scientific studies can amount to drug claims under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA).
Archives for January 26, 2011
Sports Nutrition virtual conference 2011: On your marks, get set, 1 day to go!
NutraIngredients-USA.com will host the first virtual conference dedicated to sports nutrition, showcasing the latest trends and strategies for this booming segment.
Vitamin A-fortified oil campaign launched in Indonesia
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) has launched a “major multi-sector partnership” to provide vitamin A-fortified vegetable oil to 80 per cent of Indonesia’s 230m inhabitants.
SPECIAL EDITION: OUTSOURCING
Clinical trial success: Patient compliance
A good relationship with clinical trial participants is crucial in making sure they are compliant to the protocol of a study, says the CEO of a CRO.
Probiotic encapsulation patent opens formulation potential
Belgian probiotics player Vésale Pharma has applied to the European Patent Office (EPO) for a probiotic microencapsulation technology patent that can deliver probiotics into new blends such as high-dose vitamin C supplements.
Lonza sees steady sales growth while profits boom
Lonza has revealed full year results showing sales gains that helped to drive strong profit growth, despite the impact of REACH and negative currency exchange rates.
Probi hopes for further ProViva launches by 2011/12
Swedish bioscience company Probi says it hopes there may be further international launches of ProViva probiotic products by late 2011 or early 2012
Scientists identify cocoa’s ‘novel mechanism’ for heart benefits
The potential heart health benefits of polyphenol-rich cocoa powder may be related to a ‘novel mechanism’ of boosting HDL (good) cholesterol, says a new study from Japan.
Naturex reports strong year, plans client diversification
Naturex has reported a bumper year of organic growth with sales up 21.6 per cent, and is planning the next stage in its development following the integration of Naturaceutical’s ingredients division.
Energy drinks ‘threat to public health’: JAMA commentary
Scientists and health professions should not wait for FDA action and should be educating consumers of the dangers of consuming energy drinks, says a new commentary in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
Review supports glucosamine’s safety
Glucosamine supplements do not adversely affect glucose metabolism when consumed at typical levels, says a new review of the science.