Energy drinks linked with higher heart contraction rates
Energy drinks significantly increase heart contraction rates in healthy young adults according to an ongoing study reported at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
Archives for December 2, 2013
Magnesium may help people with heart problems to live longer
Increased intakes of magnesium may help people with a high cardiovascular risk to live longer, according to a new study from Spain.
EFSA ephedra opinion ‘significant step forward’ in EU botanical regulation: Consultant
Last week the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) joined many other global regulators in concluding the controversial herb ephedra and its extracts are unsafe in food supplements, an assessment welcomed by groups like Food Supplements Europe, which...
Relaxation ice cream ahead of its time?
Relaxation beverage founder betting on sleepy time ice cream supplement
Ever found yourself unable to shake off the stress of the day even while enjoying your evening bowl of ice cream? Bebida Beverage Co. (BeBevCo), the manufacturer of Koma Unwind relaxation drink, hopes to address the roughly 100 million consumers who...
Dispatches from #FIE2013
Arsenal FC nutritionist: ‘Food supplements have a big part to play.’
James Collins, bespoke nutritionist at Arsenal Football Club and with other elite athletes, says food supplements and sports nutrition products are highly important to top athletes - so important their use is now near-on ubiquitous.
New tool to help retailers inform consumers on potential nutrient/drug interactions
A new assessment tool will help pharmacists and vitamin retailers communicate possible drug-nutrient interactions, the developer says. The tool, called Healthnotes Interactions Checker, is offered by Aisle7, a leader in vitamin education programs for...
Mediterranean diet without breakfast may be best for diabetics
Diabetic consumers are better advised to eat a single large meal based on the Mediterranean diet, rather than several smaller meals per day, according to new research.
Adelaide researcher seeking ‘superfoodies’ for new study
A University of Adelaide researcher is seeking so-called “superfoodies” to participate in a study about the changing cultural perceptions of diet and health on Australian food production and consumption.
CRN seeks clarification on how FSMA affects ingredient suppliers that are already complying with GMPs
The Council for Responsible Nutrition has suggested additional clarification of the risk-based controls portion of the Food Safety Modernization Act. The suggested clarification, submitted by CRN to the Food and Drug Administration as part of the public...