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Daily supplements of BioCell Technology’s collagen-rich cartilage extract may reduce pain and other symptoms of osteoarthritis, suggest results from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
Japanese probiotic pioneer Yakult has received self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status for its Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota probiotic.
German firm Vital Solutions has debuted an “IP protected” mint family extract that in-vitro and ex-vivo testing has shown to reduce gastrointestinal discomfort.
The author of a new 452-page book that decimates the European Union nutrition and health claims regulation (NHCR) for crippling commercial free speech and consumer choice, says the regulation should be taken to European courts by the end of July this year.
Sales of adult nutrition products Ensure and Glucerna are on course to generate combined sales of almost $2bn this year for Chicago-based healthcare giant Abbott, bosses have revealed.
Supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids has no benefit on the disease activity of multiple sclerosis, according to data from a new clinical trial the authors acknowledged was underpowered.
The Standardized Information on Dietary Ingredients (SIDI) working group is calling for comments from industry stakeholders on its new supplier qualification guideline.
GNC has struck a deal with actor Mark Wahlberg to develop a new nutritional supplement line called MARKED, which will debut in GNC stores and on GNC.com, but is expected to be widely available through other leading retailers as well.