AHPA condemns Class 1 solvents in herbals manufacturing
So-called Class 1 solvents such as benzene and carbon tetrachloride have no place in the manufacture of herbal products, the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has said.
Archives for August 10, 2011
Norwegian player entering omega-3 supply with ‘24 hour virgin oil’ salmon offering
Norwegian start-up Hofseth Biocare is set for a September debut of an omega-3 form it is promoting on the back of high-quality salmon sourcing and ongoing clinical trials demonstrating LDL cholesterol benefits.
Research suggests basis for red wine heart benefits
A new study suggests red wine polyphenols may protect omega-3 fatty acids from breaking down in the body, offering a possible mechanism for the cardiovascular benefits associated with red wine consumption.
Ullman: NDI guidance creates ‘new dietary supplement’ notification process
The New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) draft guidance represents ‘rulemaking by guidance’ and should immediately be ‘withdrawn and revised’, says New York-based law firm Ullman, Shapiro & Ullman, LLP.
Cocoa’s benefits linked to anti-inflammatory potential: Human data
The potential health benefits of cocoa polyphenols may be linked to their anti-inflammatory potential, suggests data from a human study from the University of Barcelona, Spain.