Hong Kong proposes ban on infant formula nutrition claims
Hong Kong has proposed banning nutrition claims on infant formula products over concerns they mislead consumers and discourage breastfeeding.
Archives for January 6, 2015
Spanish black radish shows detox benefits, support liver health: Human data
Supplements containing Spanish black radish may enhance the activity of enzymes in the liver associated with the detoxification of pain relievers, says a new study from KGK Synergize and Standard Process.
Health claims divide EU supplement trade groups
The Dutch supplements trade group NPN has severed ties with EHPM, the Europe-wide group it was a founding member of, citing differences in approaches to EU health claim reform.
GOED: Planting positive messages in consumers' minds only way to quell overheated media climate that fosters sensational headlines
Inflammation defines the era we live in today. I do not mean inflammation as it relates to health, instead I am referring to the inflammation of information and how consumers devour it.
"We hope to develop a pill for fexaramine within 24 to 36 months to try in humans."
Satiety pill shows metabolic syndrome potential: Mice study
The mainstream press has latched onto a mouse study that shows a bile-controlling, gut restricted pharma intervention can mimic food intake and therefore potentially be an obesity beater. But could it pass clinical inspection? One weight loss researcher...
Glycolipid-rich algal oil efficiently delivers omega-3s to tissues, study shows
Qualitas Health continues to build the scientific backing for its algal omega 3 oil ingredient with the recent release of a study on omega-3s uptake that shows the company’s Almega PL performs similarly to krill oil in a rat model.
Gilad&Gilad gets US patent for agmatine containing dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, and foods
The US Patent and Trademark Office has granted a patent for ‘Agmatine Containing Dietary Supplements, Nutraceuticals, and Foods’ to Gilad & Gilad.
Exclusive discount on registration for prebiotic and probiotic event
Probiota 2015: NutraIngredients reader discount for probiotic and prebiotic event
NutraIngredients is offering a new year 10% discount on registration for our annual prebiotic and probiotic event held on 3-5 February 2015, less than a month away.
Heart healthy grains: More whole grain equals lower mortality, say researchers
Eating more whole grains may be linked to a reduced risk of mortality, especially in deaths due to heart disease, say researchers.
Low vitamin D status may mean longer respiratory support for intensive care patients
Vitamin D status may impact the duration of respiratory support required by intensive care unit (ICU) patients, according to a cohort study.