Wild blueberries may protect DNA from damage: Study
Juice made from wild blueberries may reduce oxidative damage to DNA by around 3% and decrease the risk of cardiovascular and degenerative diseases, suggests new data.
Archives for July 10, 2012
Food supplements are safest foodstuffs: Report
Food supplements and herbal products are the safest bodily inputs with the risk of death of using them less than 1 in 10 million, about as likely as being struck and killed by lightning, according to a report from the Alliance for Natural Health...
Ocean of functional food opportunities from marine biomaterials, say researchers
A scientific review has identified possibilities to create novel functional ingredients from bio-processed marine products.
China apologises after ‘invalid’ Mead Johnson formula safety reports
Chinese authorities have issued an apology to Mead Johnson Nutrition, admitting that media reports questioning the safety of its infant formula were based on invalid test results.
'Decocainized' coca leaf extract debuts for weight management sector
Florida-based MB Innovations has launched a blend of botanicals, including a decocainized coca leaf extract, to suppress appetite and offer weight management solutions to the dietary supplements, food and beverage industries.
Polyphenol-rich olive oil blazes trail in functional foods market with OxLDL cardio health message
The creators of OliveHeart, a novel polyphenol-rich extra virgin olive oil claimed to help reduce oxidized LDL ‘bad’ cholesterol - a key risk factor for atherosclerosis - are promising to turn the ultra-traditional olive oil market on its head.
EFSA in 2011: 658 scientific outputs; €1.98m in cost savings
The European Food Safety Authority produced 658 scientific opinions, reports, guidance documents and statements ranging from health claim opinions to animal safety assessments to sweeteners and bisphenol A missives.