Developing the weight management market beyond dieting
‘Diet’ has become a dirty word – but there are major opportunities to develop the weight management market without focusing on dieting or obesity, according to a Datamonitor analyst.
Archives for April 10, 2011
Experimental Biology 2011: Research highlights
Polyphenols may strengthen bones and inhibit fat tissue formation
Highlights from this year’s Experimental Biology gathering include green tea for postmenopausal bone health, and blueberries’ fat-fighting potential.
Free Speech About Science is admirable, but could it re-open DSHEA to amendments?
The Natural Products Association (NPA) sympathizes with the motivations behind the Free Speech About Science Act 2011 just introduced into Congress, but fears it could be a double-edged sword.
Danone to research early infant development at Singapore hub
Danone Baby Nutrition’s new R&D centre in Singapore will facilitate cooperation with nutrition experts at universities and hospitals in the Asia Pacific region – and the exploration of factors that influence early nutrition and health in different...
Unilever: Structure of flavonoids may affect cholesterol lowering ability
Differences in the chemical structure of citrus flavonoids may have an important impact on their ability to reduce cholesterol, according to research from Unilever scientists.
Bacteria supplements may affect weight gain: Rat study extends microflora-obesity link
Early exposure to bacterial strains during pregnancy, breast feeding, and early life has a profound impact on weight gain in the offspring, says a new study with rats.
EFSA health claim opinions - article 13, batch 4
Complete EFSA health claim batch 4 breakdown: Winners and losers
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) on Friday continued its high rejection rate as it produced the fourth batch of article 13 general function health claims under the 2006 nutrition and health claims regulation (NHCR).