Nut consumption linked to lower pancreatic cancer risk in women
Frequent consumption of nuts may be associated with a lower risk of developing pancreatic cancer in women, according to new findings.
Archives for November 19, 2013
FDA seizes another $2 million worth of DMAA products
The FDA moved to seize more than $2 million worth of DMAA-containing products from Georgia-based Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals Inc. US Marshals seized the goods after agency investigators determined they contained 1, 3-Dimethylamylamine HCl (DMAA) or its...
Increased omega-3 levels may boost behavior, attention, and literacy in ADHD children: Study
Increasing the levels of DHA and EPA omega-3s in red blood cells by dietary supplementation may improve attention, literacy, and behavior in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), says a new study from Australia.
Beneo chief: ‘It is the duty of the food industry to offer healthy solutions'
With the World Health Organization just last week calling on the food industry to do more to improve global nutrition levels, the new(ish) chief of European ingredients giant Beneo says better nutrition will always be front and centre at his company. But...
DuPont affirms GRAS status of its Bifidobacterium lactis range with FDA letter
The US Food and Drug Administration has no questions for DuPont (Danisco) and the generally recognized as safe (GRAS) status of its Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis strains HN019, Bi-07, B1-04, and B420 (B. animalis subsp. lactis strains).
Nutranomics brings transdermal supplement delivery system to US
Nutranomics, a Utah-based dietary supplement manufacturer and custom formulator, has moved rapidly since going public via a reverse merger by signing new distribution agreements and licensing technology.
Dispatches from SupplySide West
Industry not ready for increased scrutiny for finished products testing: Alkemists’ CEO
Finished product testing has been predicted to be a key focus for regulatory enforcement as FDA inspectors gain more experience and move beyond the first tier GMP compliance issues, but much of the industry is not yet ready for this increased scrutiny,...