Artichoke blend proven to reduce cholesterol in EU
A French firm has won a rare EFSA approval for an artichoke extract-based herbal formulation the EU’s central science agency has confirmed can reduce cholesterol.
Archives for August 1, 2013
High protein trend to hit Europe – whether we need it or not
Most Europeans get enough protein in their diets – but a craze for high protein foods and drinks looks set to sweep across Europe. Could more protein be beneficial?
Arches President: We think we can easily double the size of our tinnitus-relief business
Utah-based Arches Natural Products has expanded its suite of products for tinnitus relief, and is confident that it can double its business by increasing awareness among the millions of sufferers who live with no support.
Risk, rewards seen in new food importation scheme created by FSMA draft rules
New rules from FDA to implement the Food Safety Modernization Act will place significant new burdens on industry, observers say. But the new food importation regime that will result could provide new business opportunities, too.
Brain imaging offers 'critical' chance to study effects of diet: Expert review
Brain imaging techniques offer researchers a critical opportunity to study the long term effects of how nutrition effects cognition and brain functions, according to a review from the International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI).
Herbalife clarifies position of distributors who sign up only for discounts
Herbalife moved again to respond to criticisms of its business model by renaming a category of participants in its multi level marketing organization from “distributor” to “member.”