Nestlé hits back at cereal ad critics
Nestlé UK has responded to critics of its cereal advertising that are claiming it contravenes Advertising Standards Authority rules, claiming the ASA has given the campaign the thumbs up.
Archives for August 27, 2012
Vitamin E shows cognitive function benefits: Study
Increased blood levels of all forms of vitamin E may reduce the risk of mild cognitive impairment in older adults, says a new study from Europe.
EU herbal science review is “way forward”: EHPM
Europe’s largest pan-European food supplements group says only a major rethink of the way herbal extract science is treated under EU health claim laws will deliver a level playing field.
Taurine in energy drinks could improve heart function: Italian study
New Italian research suggests that consuming energy drinks can lead to positive benefits in terms of heart performance, with results perhaps due to the potential health effects of taurine.
Industry can be confident in bitter orange safety, says Nutratech
The dietary supplements industry can be confident in the safety of bitter orange extracts, and the p-synephrine they contain, despite a new analysis from FDA raising concerns over heart rate and blood pressure, says Nutratech Inc.
CRN launches Life…supplemented mobile app: Vitamin Angels set to benefit from proceeds
The Council for Responsible Nutrition has launched a mobile app for its 'Life…supplemented' campaign, with proceeds being donated to international charity Vitamin Angels.
Breast is best for baby microbiota, study finds
Consumption of maternal breast milk promotes the development of a different – and more beneficial– set of gut bacteria than infant formulas, according to new research.
UK wins Jack3D appeal and bans DMAA
The UK has ended months of ambiguity by banning controversial stimulant DMAA, after its medicines agency won an appeal against a retailer of the most popular brand – USPlabs’ Jack3D.