Benecol arrives in the Philippines
Raisio’s Benecol partner, Kalbe International, has launched Benecol smoothies on the Philippine market.
Archives for October 21, 2013
What’s the public health effect of a health claim for fructose?
The EU recently approved a health claim for fructose – but the EFSA opinion also included a health warning. So could the positive health claim lead to negative health outcomes?
UK, Denmark, Spain follow US and warn consumers off OxyElite Pro
British, Danish and Spanish authorities have warned people not to consume OxyElite Pro, following a similar US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning issued to manufacturer USPLabs after a Hawaiian outbreak of hepatitis linked to the pre-workout...
Special edition: Brain boosting ingredients
Alzheimer's genetic risk factor linked to resveratrol target protein: Study
New research has identified a link between the major genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease and an 'anti-aging protein' targeted by the plant polyphenol resveratrol.
Special Edition: Brain-boosting ingredients
Global brain health market pushing $2bn mark as Asia and supplements shine
Sales of brain health boosting food supplements like omega-3s, the B vitamin group, vitamin C and phosphatidylserine are driving the category toward sales of €2bn globally, even as brain-boosting foods and beverages have endured a flat period.
Panel of experts proposes monograph system to regulate probiotics claims in US
A paper written by a group coordinated out of the University of Maryland proposes significant changes to the way probiotics are regulated, including using a monograph system similar to what regulators use in Canada to govern the use of the organisms.
AHPA requests 'common sense' change to way FDA issues GMP inspection reports
A petition by American Herbal Products Association to the Food and Drug Administration on GMP inspections is an attempt to facilitate communication between the agency and industry, said AHPA president Michael McGuffin.
Special Edition: Brain-boosting nutrients
Mass fortification of iron, iodine still not the standard
As a growing body of evidence indicates that iron and iodine play a crucial role in the cognitive development of children, though the presence of multiple other influencers, along with differences in need at various life stages present challenges when it...
Citrus fibre improves nutritional quality of meatballs: Study
The addition of citrus fibre to meatballs improves nutritional quality of the food without affecting taste, according to new research.
Special edition: Brain boosting ingredients
Battling cognitive decline: Where do we stand?
Cognitive impairments have been long linked to the development of dementia and memory problems in the elderly. However, recent research has begun to suggest that nutrition can play a vital role in protecting against such declines. In this special edition...
Special edition: Brain boosting ingredients
Vitamin E: The ‘overlooked’ nutrient and its brain health benefits
With over 90% of Americans not consuming the RDA for vitamin E, and most people eating less than half of the RDA, there exists a significant opportunity to educate consumers on the benefits of this ‘overlooked’ nutrient, including for brain health.
Special Edition: Brain Boosting Ingredients
EPA stands alone as a depression fighter
Omega 3s have been studied for their effect on cognitive health for decades. The science linking EPA with this health indication is less well developed than that for DHA, but new results are coming to the fore all the time, experts say.