New gum can enhance muscle function, says Wrigley
A new Wrigley chewing gum, which claims to aid muscle function, has been singled out by Datamonitor Product Launch Analytics (PLA) team as one of the most innovative food products on the market.
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Research brief
High dose vitamin D may boost exercise capacity for lung disease patients
High dose supplements of vitamin D may increase the exercise capacity and strength of respiratory muscles in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), suggests a new study.
DuPont succeeds in Danisco bid
US chemical group DuPont has successfully completed its tender offer for Danisco, as 92.2 percent of outstanding shares in the Danish food ingredients firm were tendered by Friday’s deadline, DuPont said on Monday.
Omega-3 scientists oppose EFSA ALA claim
An omega-3 researcher has written to the European Commission demanding a recent European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)-approved claim for omega-3 form ALA be revoked.
UK herbal veteran Professor Edzard Ernst retires
Professor Edzard Ernst, who once had a famous spat with Prince Charles after criticising claims being made by the Prince’s now defunct Foundation for Integrated Health, has announced his has retirement as director of the Complementary Medicine Research...
Study reveals ‘remarkable’ seasonal variations in vitamin E from algae
The seasonal distribution of alpha-tocopherol in certain types of marine algae are ‘remarkable’, according to new research.
Easy as ABC: Botanicals body launches fightback vs economic adulteration
A new series of white papers will help the dietary supplements trade wise up to the tricks used by unscrupulous suppliers to adulterate herbals and botanicals, American Botanical Council (ABC) founder Mark Blumenthal tells Elaine Watson.
Kefir manufacturer hails Q1 results despite FDA crackdown
Leading kefir manufacturer Lifeway Foods has posted a 19 percent increase in sales in the first quarter of 2011, compared to Q1 2010, as the company eyes a full year of ‘record sales and profitability’.
Dark chocolate may combat exercise-induced oxidative stress
Consuming flavonoid-rich dark chocolate prior to exercise may decrease the potential muscle damaging effects of oxidative stress, suggests a new study.