Mérieux NutriSciences to acquire Provident Clinical Research & Consulting
France’s Mérieux NutriSciences Corporation is expanding its North American capabilities with the acquisition of Chicago-based Provident Clinical Research & Consulting, Inc.
Archives for April 6, 2011
Nano-pomegranate shows anti-cancer potential
Bioactive compounds from pomegranate may self-assemble into nanoparticles with gelatin, and exhibit efficacy at stopping the growth and spread of cancer cells, says exploratory research from the University of Florida.
Omega-3 DHA safe and ‘modestly beneficial’ for infants: Study
High doses of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA in baby formula or breast milk may have ‘modest, positive effects’ on the growth of the pre-term infants, including increased length, says a new study from Australia.
EFSA OK’s article 14 ALA omega-3 brain claim
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued a positive opinion linking omega-3 form alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) with brain and nerve tissue development in children up to three years.
‘Bad’ cholesterol dissertation wins Alpro Foundation award
An Italian student’s dissertation investigating the effect of fibers and vegetal proteins on LDL-cholesterol has won the European Alpro Foundation Award.
EU must drive “Limited IP” vitamin D research: Bischoff-Ferrari
Vitamin D will fail to deliver on its promise to reduce healthcare spending by billions of euros until further human intervention studies are commissioned, says leading researcher, professor Heike Bischoff-Ferrari.
NAD probe prompts ad rethink at DSE Healthcare over cranberry supplement
DSE Healthcare Solutions has agreed to amend marketing for its new Cystex liquid cranberry dietary supplement following recommendations from the National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus (NAD).
Vitabiotics: ASA refused EFSA’s positive vitamin B12 brain health opinion
UK food supplements manufacturer Vitabiotics says the UK advertising watchdog rejected as evidence a positive EFSA health claim opinion for vitamin B12 and brain function it submitted to back claims it was making for some of its products.
Wrigley targets calcium deficiency with gum launch down under
The Wrigley Company is launching a new calcium enriched gum in Australia and New Zealand, claiming its ‘on-the-go’ delivery system can help address the reported calcium intake deficiency among 90 per cent of the Australian population.
Vitamin Angels gets another $5,000 from 'Life…supplemented' Facebook community
The “Life…supplemented” consumer wellness campaign has raised $5,000 for Vitamin Angels via Facebook, bringing its 2011 donation to the charitable organization to $20,000.