Flavonoid-rich diet may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes: Study
High consumption of flavonoid-rich foods may be associated with a lowering the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by improving blood sugar management, say researchers.
Archives for January 20, 2014
EFSA was right to reject herb-joint health claim: Consultants
Europe’s central science agency was right to reject a recent joint health claim application for a herbal blend, consultants have said.
Nutraceutical blend may ease dry eye symptoms: Study
A combination of omega-3s and antioxidants may significantly reduce dry eye symptoms, including ‘scratchy’ eyes, eye redness, and blurry vision, according to a new study.
Italians target infants with donkey milk probiotics
Italian firm Eurolactis is ready to bring probiotic lactic bacteria derived from donkey’s milk to market, with infant formula makers in sight.
Federal budget bill boosts FDA funding, according AHPA analysis
The new omnibus appropriations bill that surprisingly sailed through Congress recently contains significant budget increases for the Food and Drug administration. Whether those increases will match FDA’s expanded responsibilities under the Food Safety...
Vitamin D benefits may be due to nitric oxide mechanisms: Mouse data
Vitamin D could play a vital role in the regulation of cardiovascular function - and the risk of several disease states - by controlling arterial stiffness and levels of nitric oxide, according to new research in mice.
Reaction to IOM's final report on caffeine meeting: More data needed, but new regs unlikely
Experts who have reviewed a report from the Institute of Medicine on a meeting on the safety of caffeine in foods and beverages have concluded that based on the information in the report, it’s unlikely that FDA will make sweeping changes to the way in...