ASA attacked over CAM health claim expertise
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) does not have the scientific know-how to deliver health claim marketing verdicts in the botanicals area, according to a natural health lobby group.
Archives for March 7, 2011
Danisco and Kappa to take synthetic vitamin K mass market
Danisco and Kappa Bioscience have signed a new deal to distribute synthetic vitamin K2, in a bid to build the mass market for the vitamin in bone and cardiovascular heath products.
Prunes beat psyllium for constipation relief: RCT data
A daily dose of dried plums is more effective for constipation relief than the soluble fiber psyllium, say results from a randomized clinical trial that support claims from grandmothers the world over.
Garden of Life recalls Raw Vitamin C
Floridian dietary supplements manufacturer Garden of Life has issued a voluntary recall for a vitamin C product after detecting the product was contaminated with soy extracts.
New camu camu ingredient shows pre-clinical efficacy
A new freeze-dried powder of the Amazonian berry of camu camu may outperform freeze-dried acai, grape seed and cocoa extracts, according to the results of testing at Brunswick Labs.
“The tissue is the issue” say omega-3 academics
Global omega-3 academics and stakeholders have committed to increased lobbying and education efforts to boost long and shorter chain fatty acid intakes, but are highlighting that intake alone won’t resolve widespread deficiencies.
Fish oil may help cancer patients’ fight muscle wastage, say researchers
Omega-3 rich fish oil supplements may help cancer patients to prevent the muscle loss and malnutrition which commonly accompanies chemotherapy, according to new research.
Aker BioMarine US to assume direct distribution for krill oil
Aker BioMarine Antarctic US has assumed direct distribution of the company’s Superba krill oil for customer service and product fulfillment in North America, as of March 1, 2011.