Leatherhead invests in GI health claim prospects
Leatherhead to invest in research for a Glycaemic Index (GI) health claim, which it plans to eventually present to EFSA.
Archives for December 6, 2013
Review questions vitamin D for reducing chronic disease risk
Low vitamin D levels may be a consequence of ill health and not the cause of chronic disease, says a new review, but industry groups have responded that supplementation is vital for bone health and should not be dismissed.
Should the definition of ‘whole grains’ be expanded to include whole seeds, beans and legumes?
As the FDA prepares to conduct consumer research into whole grain labeling statements before it issues finalized guidance for industry, the debate over precisely what should constitute a ‘whole grain’, as well as how the amount of whole grain should be...
Thorne Research teams with cardiology clinic to launch new supplement line
Thorne Research, a company that specializes in supplements for the practitioner channel, has partnered with a prominent cardiologist to launch a new line of cardiovascular health products.
Trade groups take 'supplements save health care costs' message to Capitol Hill
The Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus in conjueciton with the leading dietary supplement industry associations held a briefing yesterday for members of Congress to drive home the point that supplements are not only good for users’ health, but good...
BioCell Technology gets sixth US patent for BioCell Collagen ingredient
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted US Patent 8,563,045 to BioCell Technology pertaining to the dietary ingredient BioCell Collagen.
Probiotic therapy alleviates autism-like behaviors in mice: Study
Probiotic supplementation may help to reverse changes in gut bacteria and gut physiology that are linked to autism spectrum disorders, according to new research in mice.