Folic acid supplements may slow artery hardening: Study
Daily supplements containing folic acid may reduce hardening of the arteries and counter the development of atherosclerosis, suggests a new meta-analysis by Chinese scientists.
Archives for June 5, 2012
EFSA health claim opinions
EFSA slams door on probiotic health claims (again); Prunes pass
Hopes that the resubmission of 74 probiotic health dossiers would win a sector-first claim in the EU have been dashed after the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) held its earlier line and unanimously rejected them all.
Nestlé Clinical Development Unit inauguration
Nestlé centralises clinical research in new centre
Nestlé will centralise the development and management of all of its clinical trials, after the inauguration of its new clinical development unit and metabolic research centre in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Many ‘Grapefruit Seed Extracts’ adulterated with synthetic disinfectants, says nonprofit research consortium
The majority of products containing 'grapefruit seed extracts' may be adulterated with synthetic additives, according to a new review from a nonprofit research consortium.
US firm promises ‘fortified’ beverage revolution with first clear Omega-3 drinks
Virun is claiming major brand interest in its newly patented technologies that encapsulate nonpolar compounds such as Omega-3 acids, allowing them to dissolve clearly in beverages for the first time.
Neptune: ‘Krill oil is the fastest growing ingredient in the omega-3 market’
Krill oil is “the fastest growing ingredient in the whole omega-3 market”, Canadian krill oil firm Neptune Technologies & Bioressources has claimed after unveiling its preliminary results for the first quarter of fiscal 2013.
Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe 2012
Solbar targets UK, Europe for growth
Soy protein firm Solbar has outlined big plans for growth in several fields, including dietary and sports nutrition following the completion of its acquisition by US-based farmer co-operative CHS in February 2012.
Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe 2012
Coca-Cola bites into EU-backed obesity project
What is the world's biggest carbonated beverage company doing in a European Union satiety research project? Why, collaborating to battle obesity of course…