Probiotics again show oral health potential
At least seven strains of lactic acid bacteria show potential oral health benefits, according to Spanish researchers.
Archives for November 28, 2011
Neptune shares start trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange
Canadian krill oil specialist Neptune Technologies and Bioressources has started trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
NutraCea reports 'significant progress' on rice protein project with DSM
Stabilized rice bran maker NutraCea will update the market on the progress of its R&D tie-up with DSM to develop protein from rice bran in the first half of 2012.
Omega-3 again linked to lower inflammation: Study
Increased blood levels of omega-3s are associated with lower levels of compounds linked to inflammation and heart disease, says a new study that strengthens the heart health benefits of the fatty acids.
Safer Herbal Medicines Campaign: “We did not enlist academics”
The six-week-old, UK-based Safer Herbal Medicines Campaign (SHMC) denies encouraging herbal academics to write to members of parliament and policy makers urging a botanical food supplement crackdown, as a debate over how to regulate herbal products heats...
Xylitol chewing gum could cut ear infection risk in children– study
Researchers at the University of Toronto have published a study review that claims chewing xylitol- based chewing gum five times a day can reduce acute middle ear infections (AOM) in young children.
Jarrow Formulas FOIA request on NDIs: ‘In sum, FDA has told us to drop dead’
Jarrow Formulas is still waiting for a “substantive response” from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request submitted more than two months ago about the FDA’s draft guidance on New Dietary Ingredients (NDIs).