Smokers consuming too much sodium may have greater rheumatoid arthritis risk: Study
Smokers who consume high amounts of sodium may have an increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a Swedish study.
Archives for September 10, 2014
EFSA extends consultation on ‘Open EFSA’
The European Food Safety Authority has extended the period of public consultation on its discussion paper ‘Transformation to an Open EFSA’ by a month.
GOED confident of success with omega-3 – blood pressure health claim
A health claim petition filed by the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been opened for public comment.
SPORTS NUTRITION 2014: FOCUS ON CREATINE SCIENCE
‘Get ripped like Rambo and smart like Picasso!’ VPX rips up sports drink rulebook
VPX/Redline CEO Jack Owoc tells Sports Nutrition 2014 delegates how to create a creatine-based sports/energy drink that’s 'omnipresent enough to crush Red Bull, Powerade and Monster'.
Better regulation shouldn’t mean ‘one-sided reduction’ for businesses, BEUC warns new Commission
The new European Commission’s ‘better regulation’ mission must keep consumer welfare in mind and not translate to a “one-sided reduction” for businesses, the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) has warned.
Omega-3 may reduce epilepsy seizures
Low doses of omega-3 rich fish oil may reduce epilepsy seizure frequency by around a third, according to research published in the British Medical Journal.
ENSA: Soy-breast cancer study not reflective of ‘state of scientific knowledge’
The soy industry has hit back at a recent study that suggested soy supplementation could worsen rather than ameliorate breast cancer by influencing gene behaviour.
Transparent lines of responsibility critical to support reliability of studies, experts say
Having more than one research organization involved in a study is not necessarily uncommon, but having clearly defined roles so that the integrity of the data remains intact and the results can be trusted is crucial, experts say.
Curcumin takes center stage, suppliers say
Sales of curcumin supplements are soaring. This perpetually almost-ready-for-prime-time ingredient has finally arrived, suppliers say.
SPORTS NUTRITION 2014: A STARK WARNING FOR ENTREPRENEURS
‘You think Red Bull’s just gonna roll over? It’s not gonna happen!’ Expert warns wannabes
Beverage brand development guru James Tonkin has warned wannabe entrepreneurs that going up against established brands such as Red Bull and Coca-Cola without some kind of ‘silo vertical’ protection is fruitless.
Probiotics easier to market as drugs than foods: PRI
The EU’s strict nutrition and health claims regulation (NHCR) which has barred all probiotic claims means 'living microorganism'-based products could be easier to bring to market as drugs, a 4-year-old French group has said.
DISPATCHES FROM INTERNATIONAL WHEY CONFERENCE 2014
'It's business as usual': Davisco Foods on Agropur takeover
It's "business as usual" at Minnesota-based cheese and whey ingredients manufacturer Davisco Foods following its recent takeover by Canadian dairy cooperative Agropur.