Low dose of vitamin D not associated with depression benefits
A daily dose of 400 IU of vitamin D3 plus 1,000 mg of calcium was not associated with symptoms of depression, says a new study.
Archives for May 20, 2012
Shanghai innovation centre will tap into Chinese dairy demands - Fonterra
Dairy giant Fonterra has announced the opening of a new Shanghai-based innovation centre, in its latest effort to tap into Chinese demand for new, innovative dairy products.
Barry Callebaut introduces lactose-free milk chocolate for Europe
Barry Callebaut has launched a lactose-free milk chocolate that it claims has a similar taste to regular milk chocolate.
EFSA health claim opinion
EFSA rejects Merck glucosamine-joint health claim
Glucosamine does not help maintain normal joint cartilage, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has found after assessing a proprietary article 13.5 dossier submitted by drug giant, Merck Consumer Healthcare.
Experts call for trials to demonstrate non-bone benefits of vitamin D
Large scale trials are needed to ‘definitively’ show that vitamin D can offer benefits across a wide range of health states other than bone disorders, according to experts at the Endocrine Society.
Dendrobium-containing Craze pre-workout supplement hit with CA class action
Tipped by many as the heir apparent to DMAA supplements in the pre-workout category, the dietary supplement Craze is the latest to be hit with a class action in the State of California.
Abbott Nutrition: ‘Cognition research is one of our top global priorities’
The first research projects to emerge from a tie-up between Abbott and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) will advance our understanding of the relationship between diet and cognition - and help Abbott create the next generation of brain...
Dispatches from the UNPA 20th anniversary celebration, Salt Lake City
Is it time to move beyond conventional ‘vs’ natural medicine?
While many doctors remain suspicious of ‘natural’ medicine, a growing number now accept that there are compelling alternatives to leading drugs that are supported by just as much scientific evidence, without the nasty side effects, says one leading...
Cheese intake during pregnancy may reduce childhood tooth decay - study
A high intake of cheese during pregnancy may reduce the risk of dental decay during childhood, a study has revealed.
Both sides claim victory as judge rules in FTC v POM false advertising case
Both sides have claimed victory in a bitter legal dispute between Californian juice maker POM Wonderful and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over allegations of false advertising.