Vitamin E a ‘potential weapon’ against obesity related disease: Study
Consumption of vitamin E could help to battle the symptoms of liver disease brought on by obesity, according to new research.
Archives for April 28, 2013
Glanbia Nutritionals (NA), Inc. named exclusive distributor of Nutrition 21 Ingredients
Nutrition 21, LLC, has announced a distribution and co-promotion agreement with Glanbia Nutritionals (NA), Inc.
Danone, Yakult aim to further ‘collaborative relationship’ through deal
Yakult and its largest shareholder, Danone, have scrapped their nine-year old “strategic alliance” in favour of a new, looser agreement to further their “collaborative relationship.”
Consultant: ‘No need to fear EU novel foods laws’
The EU’s long-winded novel foods rules have long been viewed as an innovation-crimping legal structure, but a stream-lining of the process means companies should not fear it, a consultant says.
More vitamin D may mean faster recovery from muscle injury
Increased blood levels of vitamin D may increase the rate of muscle recovery after intensive exercise, says a new study from Utah-based scientists.
‘Still failing to protect children’: New report slams UK advertising standards
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) are still failing when it comes to protecting children from the online marketing of junk food, according to a new report from the Children’s Food Campaign.
Spirulina can better manage blood sugar in diabetes patients
Indian researchers have found evidence that spirulina can help type 2 diabetes patients manage their blood sugar levels, among other benefits.
GNC gradually dumping DMAA but not because it's unsafe
In the wake of an FDA announcement on DMAA, GNC is moving to gradually remove all DMAA-containing products from its shelves, but not because the company believes that the ingredient is unsafe.
UNPA's Israelsen proposes new carrot to go with FDA's GMP stick
The dietary supplement industry is falling behind on GMP compliance, says Loren Israelsen, executive director of the United Natural Products Alliance. Fixing that is a matter of coming up with a new carrot to go with the stick wielded by the Food and...
UK firm promises superior supplement stock options
Better tracking of food supplement products sold via the likes of online retailers are bring promised by UK firm, James and James.