Quatrefolic folate supplement wins EFSA approval
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has ruled that Quatrefolic is a safe, alternative source of folate for use in food supplements.
Archives for October 9, 2013
Canola protein pioneer BioExx files for bankruptcy protection
Canadian canola protein specialist BioExx has filed for bankruptcy protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) for an initial period expiring on October 31.
Metafolin: Merck settles ITC probe against Macoven and Viva, but no agreement with Gnosis yet
The probe filed at the US International Trade Commission (ITC) by Merck & Cie, a Swiss subsidiary of Merck KGaA, against Macoven Pharmaceuticals, LLC, and Viva Pharmaceutical, Inc. has been settled.
The ‘shady supplements industry’ vs ‘legitimate medicine’: A tragic tale often told
Acute non-viral hepatitis is tragic, whether it’s potentially linked to a product labeled as a dietary supplement or not. It is also tragic when critics of supplements use it as a stick to beat the entire industry with, despite there being many...
Multivitamin and mineral supplement may offer invasive breast cancer hope: Study
Taking a supplement containing multivitamins and minerals could increase the chances of long term survival in people with invasive breast cancer, according to new research.
Big breakfast backed to aid female fertility difficulties: Study
Eating a bigger breakfast in the morning, and cutting back on large meals in the evening, could help to assist women in overcoming reproductive difficulties, say researchers.