DHA omega-3 linked to improved literacy for ADHD children: Study
Increased levels of the omega-3 DHA may be associated with improved literacy in children with learning difficulties, according to a new study from Australia.
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Folic acid fortification may reduce childhood cancer risk: Study
Fortification of foods with folic acid could help to reduce the incidence of some of the most common types of kidney and brain cancers in children, suggests new research.
Dietary supplements become Utah’s #1 industry, topping $7.2 billion
Dietary supplements are the largest industry in Utah and the industry is worth over $7 billion, according to new data from the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA).
DNP urges buyers to plan ahead as amino acid prices ‘skyrocket’
Supply issues with some major manufacturers coupled with rising demand have sent the price of some amino acids through the roof, according to leading nutraceutical ingredients importer and supplier DNP International.
EFSA recommends expanding sterol-stanol cholesterol claim
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that plant stanols and sterols can more powerfully reduce cholesterol reduction after assessing fresh data submitted by category leaders, Raisio and Unilever.
Industry braced for senate vote on Durbin's controversial dietary supplement registration amendment
Industry eyes will be focused on the Senate tomorrow (Thursday) with the vote on Sen. Richard Durbin's controversial amendment to the pending Food and Drug Administration (FDA) User Fee Act scheduled for 2pm EST.
Can the nutricosmetic market finally crack the US?
Despite trending high with European and Japanese consumers, the US market for nutricosmetics has always trailed, although North American consumers are now noticing convenient functional food, beverage and supplements with beauty from within benefits.