EU commits €6m to immunity-functional foods fibre research
A €6m European Union project is investigating ways to advance research and develop fibre-based ingredients for functional foods and food supplements with a focus on immune function.
Archives for February 17, 2012
Antioxidant measures require ‘urgent’ standardisation, say researchers
Single measurements for total antioxidant values in foods and beverages do not provide an effective means of comparison, whilst differences in measuring protocols require standardisation, say researchers.
HFMA: “The Commission has turned its back on our industry and its legitimate concerns”
The UK food supplements and healthy foods industry is backing a motion among some European Parliamentarians to veto the article 13 health claims register containing 2000 rejections that could be law in three months.
Catechin-enriched green tea shows fat busting potential: RCT
Green tea enriched with catechins may reduce body fat levels, says a new study that supports the weight management potential of the beverage.
Clinical trial supports CLA’s weight management in obese Chinese
Daily supplements of CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) may reduce body weight and body fat levels in obese Chinese consumers, say results from a clinical trial.
GNC: DMAA saga has had ‘no impact whatsoever’ on sales
The furor surrounding the safety and legal status of DMAA (1,3-Dimethylamylamine) - a stimulant used in several pre-workout supplements - has not dented sales at supplements giant GNC, bosses have revealed.