Juice concentrate supplement may aid childhood weight loss: Study
A supplement made from fruit and vegetable concentrates could help boost health and fight fat in overweight children, say researchers.
Archives for July 1, 2012
Brunswick Labs confirm Green Cell ORAC claims
South African extracts specialist, Green Cell Technologies (GCT), has had its ORAC claims verified by Brunswick Laboratories, the reputed third party tester.
Algal omega-3s gain momentum as BioProcess Algae strikes deal with KD-Pharma to supply EPA-rich omega-3 oils
US microalgal oils firm BioProcess Algae has struck a deal with KD-Pharma - the German fats and oils division of Swiss firm Bioseutica - to supply it with ultra-concentrated EPA-rich omega-3 oils for nutraceutical and pharma applications.
Major Dutch and UK groups sue EU over health claim laws
Food supplement and healthy food groups in the UK and the Netherlands have appealed to EU courts to annul the recently approved ‘Permitted List Regulation’ that wrote into law 222 health claims and rejected about 1500 others.
Vitamin B6 and B12 levels linked to mental function and depression
Low levels of vitamins B6 and B12 are associated with an increased risk of impaired cognition, says a new study that adds support to links between B vitamin intake and cognitive function.
Astaxanthin wars: Cyanotech and Valensa row over competition, IP
Hawaii-based microalgae specialist Cyanotech and Florida-based nutraceutical firm US Nutraceuticals (doing business as Valensa International) have become embroiled in a bitter legal dispute over the potent red antioxidant astaxanthin.
CRN senior scientist John Hathcock to retire
The Council for Responsible Nutrition’s (CRN’s) senior VP, scientific & international affairs, Dr John Hathcock, will retire from the trade association on July 5.
Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe 2012
Scientific validation in nutraceuticals is invaluable, says Aroma NZ
Investing in clinical trials for our green lipped mussel extract was the best move we’ve ever made, managing director of Aroma NZ said.