Vitamins C & E may benefit women on oral contraceptives
Supplements of vitamins C and E may protect against the increase in markers of oxidative stress in women receiving oral contraceptives, says a new study.
Archives for June 18, 2012
Dispatches from Israel
Frutarom partners Novel Creation on liquid supplements
Frutarom Health has brought its flavours expertise to the supplements market, teaming up with Novel Creation to launch a line of liquid supplements for consumers pursuing a healthy lifestyle.
Fruit phenols may have metabolic syndrome benefits
Phenolic compounds found in stone fruits could act as a synergistic ‘weapon’ against metabolic syndrome, according to new research.
Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe 2012
Nutraceutical industry needs new trial design culture: Research veteran
The multi-billion euro global nutraceutical industry will never achieve its potential until it better adapts pharma protocols – and this can be done with food nutrients, says Dr Stephen de Felice, who was the keynote speaker at the recent Vitafoods expo...
Jarrow calls for Congressional hearings to address NDI guidance woes
Jarrow Formulas has raised its concerns about the FDA’s draft guidance on new dietary ingredients (NDIs) with House Speaker John Boehner as part of its campaign to alert members of Congress to the dangers the “fatally flawed” document presents to the...
Vitamin D and calcium may increase life expectancy in elderly
Supplementation of vitamin D with calcium could help to increase life expectancy in elderly people, whilst vitamin D alone may not, say researchers.
Folate during pregnancy may benefit offspring’s emotions: Study
Low levels of folic acid during pregnancy may increase emotional health problems in children, says a new study.
EFSA will complete final “50+” second-chance claims at next plenary
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) health claims panel will issue opinions on more than 50 health claim dossiers re-submitted to it in 2011.