Scandinavian herring roe starting to deliver on omega-3 promise
Herring by-products like immature roe are proving a bountiful source for omega-3s in Norway, with research showing strong market potential.
Archives for February 10, 2015
Special edition: Botanicals
Butein potential: Research review outlines case for butein as a ‘modern nutraceutical’
The simple polyphenol butein has strong nutraceutical value and is a ‘promising candidate’ for incorporation into health products geared at preventing and supporting a variety of health conditions, say researchers.
Sports nutrition specialists eye 'Big Energy' with formula innovations
Specialist sports nutrition firms are using sector knowledge to compete in the energy drinks space that is dominated by the 'Big Energy' beverage giants.
Giusto Faravelli reaches final of European Business Award
Italian company, Giusto Faravelli, has reached the final of the European Business Awards.
Nattopharma's vitamin K2 ingredient makes splash in arterial health space with new product launch
Vitamin K2, recognized in recent years for its role in bone health, is now making a splash in the cardiovascular disease realm with the launch of a new product using Nattopharma’s MenaQ7 ingredient.
Supplement manufacturer slapped with permanent injunction after series of warning letters
An Oregon-based marketer of dietary supplements has been slapped with a permanent injuction for distributing prodcts that the Food and Drug Administration alleged were adulterated and were unapproved new drugs.
EFSA issues immune and gut health claim guidance; 'It will be better for all concerned'
EFSA has issued a long-awaited immune and gut health claim guidance document it says draws on years of dossier assessment and includes biomarker updates, but a leading consultant was left unimpressed saying it “does not provide big news”.
Energy drinks increase hyperactivity in children: Study
Children who drink sweetened energy drinks are 66% more likely to be at risk from hyperactivity and inattention symptoms, according to a study in the journal Academic Pediatrics.
Nu Skin China revenues Q4 fall by more than half
Nu Skin is continuing to feel the fall-out from its China sales ban earlier in the year, while fourth quarter results are further impacted by the trial offer launch for its TR90 in the same period for 2013.
Vitamin E linked to lower heart attack risk, but only if used alone?
Supplements of vitamin E may reduce the risk of myocardial infarction, says a new meta-analysis of 16 randomized clinical trials, but the effects seem to be canceled out when given other antioxidants.
Retailer responds to NY AG’s investigation
GNC: Tests and re-tests show that ‘products contain the ingredients stated on the labels at the levels indicated on the labels’
GNC Holdings has responded to the NY Attorney General’s actions with full and robust responses to every question raised in the cease and desist letter, including original test results and the results of retesting that was performed on the product lots...