News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
There is a continued gap in the perception of dietary supplements between those who make them and the organizations that regulate their use in sports. The latest example comes in the form of comments from a U.S. anti-doping official.
A new meta-analysis that questioned the heart health benefits of omega-3s is ‘flawed’ and could deter consumers from taking fatty acid supplements and could be harmful to public health, says omega-3 trade association GOED.
Cranberry juice rich in proanthocyanidins (PACs) may help prevent repeat urinary tract infections in children, according to new findings.
Europe’s health claims regulator says it stands by a previous rebuttal of industry suggestions that the approved time for plant stanols and sterols to achieve cholesterol lowering effects be shortened from 2-3 weeks to 1-2 weeks.
New Chapter’s support for California’s Proposition 37 is nothing new; avoiding GMOs has been part of the company’s mission right from the start, according to a company official.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued another warning letter for DMAA, with Irvine, CA-based Regeneca receiving the letter for its RegeneSlim product.
Scientists studying pectins that inhibit a protein called galectin-3 - elevated levels of which are associated with a higher risk of heart failure - say their work could create a completely new category of cardiovascular health foods and supplements.
Low levels of the dietary antioxidants vitamin C and beta-carotene could be linked to the onset of mild dementia, according to new research.