Dietary magnesium may lower risk of death from heart disease
Increased intakes of magnesium in the diet may reduce the risk of cardiovascular mortality by about 50%, suggest new results from Japan.
Archives for May 28, 2012
Beyond ORAC in an overcrowded antioxidant market: The evolution of Oligonol
While Maypro Industries can reel off impressive ORAC scores for its polyphenol-packed ingredient Oligonol, its true potential has started to emerge in more specific areas such as sports recovery and weight management as bosses have moved beyond...
Spanish research team look to develop healthy ‘traditional’ breads
Traditional unprocessed breads could be about to get a health kick from Spanish researchers, who are investigating ways to produce bakery products with high levels of omega-3 and fibre.
Red Bull launches new 'special edition' French flavours
Red Bull has launched three new flavours - Blueberry, Lime, and Cranberry - onto the French market, with the first 250ml cans (pictured) available from the middle of March.
Consultants divided on value of EU joint-bone health claim guidance
Leading consultants are split on the value of recently issued bone and joint health claim guidance by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
DISPATCHES FROM VITAFOODS EUROPE 2012
Winning EFSA over is only half the health claims battle
There is a fine line to tread between scientific accuracy and consumer understanding when it comes to EFSA approved health claims, says the director general of the European Food Information Council.
Euromonitor: global beauty from within sales to reach €4 billion by 2015
According to a presentation delivered by Euromonitor’s head of wellness and health at this year’s in-cosmetics event in Barcelona, the global beauty from within market is set to reach sales figures as high as €4 billion by 2015