Physiological responses to caffeine may increase with age: Study
The potentially negative effects of caffeine consumption on the heart significantly increase as young people reach adolescence, research has suggested.
Archives for June 19, 2014
Flora Research Labs director: 'It is my hope that through UNPA, we can more effectively communicate adulteration issues and analytical solutions'
Flora Research Laboratories, a leader in natural products research, testing, and phytoforensics, has joined the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA).
Adam Nutrition acquisition by IVC adds new capability for producing nutritional supplement powders in the US
International Vitamin Corporation (IVC) has acquired Adam Nutrition Inc., a move that boosts IVC’s existing manufacturing capacity for solid doses and adds a new capability for producing nutritional supplement and functional food powders in the US.
Non-GMO not necessarily organic, and other GMO myths busted: OTA
With all the attention GMOs have received in recent months—good and bad—confusion in the marketplace has inevitably followed, as consumers scramble to make sense of the pro- and anti-camps’ arguments and product manufactures scramble to keep track of...
Italy raps Humana with €110,000 fine for health claims misuse
Italy’s Antitrust Authority has fined German producer Humana for misusing health claims on kids’ food supplements.
2014 SPECIAL EDITION: DAIRY PRODUCT QUALITY TESTING
Five years 'reasonable time frame' for FAO DIAAS protein measurement adoption: Volac
It could take up to five years for the the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to adopt the Digestible Indispensable Amino Acid Score (DIAAS) protein measurement method, British protein specialist Volac believes.
Follow-up formula shows immune-support potential: RCT
Results of a randomized clinical trial with three- and four-olds indicate that follow-up formula containing a combination of DHA, prebiotics, and yeast beta-glucan may support the immune systems of the children.
Regulations overhaul proceeding rapidly in Japan, ASEAN
Efforts to reform the way dietary supplements are regulated in Japan and the ASEAN are proceeding with startling speed, attendees of an event in Salt Lake City were told yesterday.