UK population may be iodine deficient: Study
The UK population may now be iodine-deficient, warranting a full review and evidence-based recommendations to safeguard public health, according to new research.
Archives for April 11, 2011
Industry groups urge EC to rethink health claim criteria (again)
The ongoing high rejection rate of health claim submissions under European Union regulations has prompted EU trade groups to reiterate their stance that the claims assessment process needs a severe and serious rethink.
Experimental Biology 2011: Research highlights
Vitamin D shows heart boosting potential for African-Americans
Vitamin D supplementation may improve the heart health of over weight African-American adults, according to new research presented at Experimental Biology 2011 in DC.
Enzymotec to launch its Krill Oil in India
Enzymotec Ltd has signed a long term contract to supply its Krill Oil to Lupin Limited, one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in India.
CRN: Don’t force consumers to choose between organics and good nutrition
An ‘overly restrictive’ policy on the fortification of organic foods with non-organic functional ingredients such as omega-3s could stifle innovation in the organic sector and damage consumers, the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has warned.
USDA analysis questions green tea supplements as alternatives to tea leaves
The chemical composition of commercially available green tea-based dietary supplements is not the same as green tea beverages, and some contain non-tea ingredients like fenugreek, says a new analysis from the USDA.
Aurora Algae launches ‘game changing’ EPA omega-3
California’s Aurora Algae has announced the launch of its new A2 product portfolio, including protein-rich powder and a ‘game changing’ sustainable EPA-rich omega-3 oil.
Vitamin D linked to lower eye risk in young women: Study
Higher blood levels of vitamin D may be associated with a decreased risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in women, says new research.
Consultant: Walnut positive health claim opinion is “astonishing”
Friday’s fourth batch of article 13 general function health claims highlighted inconsistencies in the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) approach, according to Joerg Gruenwald, PhD, the president of German health claims consultancy and CRO, Analyze +...