Vegan diet requires omega-3 and B12 boost: Study
People following a vegan diet may require additional omega-3 and vitamin B12 supplementation to reduce an excess risk of heart disease, according to a new review.
Archives for February 24, 2011
Probiotic encapsulation technology attracts industry heavyweights
A patent-pending probiotic technology developed by Belgian start-up Vésale Pharma is being eyed by major firms keen to develop products employing the technology’s stated bioavailability-boosting potential.
Creatine may not aid insulin sensitivity: Rat study
Dietary supplementation with creatine ‘is not effective’ as an intervention to help muscle insulin sensitivity, suggests new research in rats.
LycoRed launches microencapsulated D3 for clear beverages
Israel-based LycoRed in introducing a new addition to its CapsuDar line of microencapsulated vitamins: soluble vitamin D3 for use in clear functional and flavoured waters.
Welch’s to pay $30m over misleading juice claims
Welch’s will pay $30m to consumers misled by labeling for its ‘100% Juice White Grape Pomegranate’ after settling class actions in a California court this month. Welch’s has responded to another class action in a Florida court that is yet to be resolved.
Codex fish oil standard must be flexible: GOED
Plans to develop a Codex Alimentarius standard for fish oil should be flexible enough to protect human health and to promote international trade, warns the omega-3 trade association Global Organization for EPA and DHA (GOED).
Colorcon expands supplement glazing range after EC safety ruling
Multinational Colorcon has widened its range of food supplement glazes after a number of them were found safe for use under a European Union Directive dealing with food additives other than colours and sweeteners.
Australia, Denmark issue warnings against tainted herbal supplements
Australians and Danes are being warned off contaminated, herbal food supplements with both countries highlighting grey or black market internet or overseas trade as the major source of the products.