Excess vitamin A may prevent foetal formation of blood cells
Excessive retinoic acid – a molecule derived from vitamin A – can prevent the healthy development of blood in embryos, a team of Swedish researchers have found.
Archives for February 25, 2015
ASA rules against Herbalveda's 'traditional medicine' health claims
Health claims made by supplement retailer Herbalveda for Himalayan garlic, bitter apricot kernels and gudmar leaves are unsubstantiated and must be removed, says the UK Advertising Standards Agency (ASA).
Garlic extract may help cystic fibrosis patients fight lung infection: Study
Allicin extracted from garlic may help fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria that cause lung infections in people with cystic fibrosis, according to researchers from the University of Edinburgh.
ASA ruling bans Advanced Health Ltd ‘fat binding’ advert
Online claims that Advanced Health’s Proactol XS has ‘unbeatable fat-binding capacity’ and can aid weight loss and lowering cholesterol have been banned by the UK Advertising Standards Agency (ASA).
BioCell Collagen may improve recovery following weight training exercise: Study
Supplements containing BioCell Collagen may protect the connective tissue of the musculoskeletal system and enhancing recovery from intense exercise, says preliminary data from a proof-of-concept study.
Myos Corp. to present mode of action data on Fortetropin myostatin inhibitor
MYOS Corporation, developers of muscle-health ingredient Fortetropin, have announced new data elucidating the ingredient’s mode of action that will be presented at a scientific conference in Boston. The new data shows the ingredient works in three...
Pharmachem launches sprinkle-on application for Phase 2 carb controller in North American market
Pharmachem Laboratories is seeking new markets for its Phase 2 carb controller ingredient with the North American release of DietSpice, a line of functional seasonings that can be sprinkled on food to help weight watchers absorb fewer calories from the...
ASA rejects LighterLife Fast complaint: It's hard to get 100% of RDAs with 600 kcal of ‘ordinary' food
It would be extremely difficult for consumers to devise a 600 calorie diet providing 100% of vitamin and mineral RDAs themselves, the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said in its rejection of a complaint against LighterLife Fast.