Harvard article derides supplements' memory-support claims
Looking for a dietary supplement to support cognition and boost your memory? Forget it, says an article in the Dec. 2012 edition of Harvard Men’s Health Watch.
Archives for December 10, 2012
Eight winners: Are EU diabetes-metabolic syndrome health claims set to explode?
Eight ingredients have won EU health claims that can be used to back messaging around metabolic syndrome – although the take-up to date has been lacklustre, says Euromonitor analyst, Diana Cowland.
Health Canada shuts down lab for data falsification
Health Canada has suspended the Establishment Licence of Chemi Pharmaceutical Inc. after finding falsified test results.
LifeVantage recalls product over metal contamination
LifeVantage, manufactures of herbal supplement Protandim, recently announced a product recall that reportedly could end up costing the company as much as $7 million before recovery from suppliers.
Groupe Caravelle to acquire equity stake in Naturex
French industrial business Groupe Caravelle has said it intends to acquire an equity stake in Naturex, following Spanish group Natraceutical’s sale of its 15.35% stake in the company earlier this month.
Omega-3 supplementation may slash bed sores in critically ill
Supplementation with omega-3 rich fish oils could help to cut pressure ulcers and bed sores by up to 25%, say researchers.