Omega-3 intake may lower breast cancer risk, finds BMJ review
Increasing intakes of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) could cut the risk of developing breast cancer by up to 14%, according to a meta-analysis of 26 clinical studies.
Archives for July 2, 2013
Big interview, Gregory Jaffe, Director of Biotechnology, CSPI
CSPI: There are legitimate concerns about GMOs, but not around food safety, and labeling would be misleading
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has made a name for itself by tackling the food industry’s big guns on everything from artery-furring entrees to misleading label claims. But where does it stand on genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?
AHPA recommends changing Prop 65 warnings
The American Herbal Products Association has weighed in on draft proposals to amend California’s Proposition 65. Among the group’s recommendations are changes to the language of the warnings mandated under the law.
Irish microbiota research centre to receive €50m boost
The Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre (APC) in Cork, Ireland has received a €36m investment from the Irish government that will fund its research activities for at least another six years, its GM told us this morning.
Chr. Hansen narrows growth forecast on carmine prices and customer loss
Chr. Hansen has narrowed its growth forecast for 2012-13 after a major natural colour customer in South America chose to return to synthetics, and carmine prices declined.
New research suggests a possible link between autism and gut bacteria populations
Autism linked to decreased microbe diversity in the gut: Study
The diversity of beneficial bacteria in our guts may be associated with the development of autism, according to the first comprehensive analysis bacterial analysis of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Vitamin World nears milestone of 10 million children helped through Vitamin Angels
Vitamin World, a division of supplements retailing giant NBTY, has concluded its third “Angels for Moms” campaign, raising $400,000 for the nonprofit Vitamin Angels, which provides vitamin A and other supplements for disadvantaged mothers and children...
IADSA: Codex importance grows amid global food supplement law changes
In a time of regional regulatory change affecting more than 100 countries, the International Association of Dietary Supplement Associations (IADSA) has emphasised the importance of global guideline setting organisation, Codex Alimentarius, which turns 50...
More consumers talking to their physicians about supplement use, but discussions still scarce
The number of consumers who talk to their primary care phsycians about supplement use is slowly increasing, but discussions remain ‘sparse’, says a new study from UCLA.
Biothera and PL Thomas join forces for immune health support market
Biothera’s Wellmune WGP immune support ingredient will be marketed by PL Thomas to meet the consumer demand for immune health support in a wide range of functional product forms.