Academics challenge research that links diet soda to bigger waistlines
Academics have questioned a recent study that has attempted to establish a link between an increase in waistlines and the intake of diet soft drinks.
Archives for March 18, 2015
Nascent fund calls for research proposals pertaining to krill sustainability
A new nongovernmental organization devoted to research on the Antarctic ecosystem, source of the world’s krill oil omega-3 supplements, has called for its initial round of research proposals.
Special edition: Beauty from within
In the eye of the beholder: Where does the EU stand on beauty claims?
Unlike health claims, ‘beauty from within’ claims are regulated post-market and only when challenged – and how this process goes will depend on the case and the member state concerned.
Special edition: Joy in juice and smoothies
'A surprisingly good taste': Tropicana files patent to tackle aftertaste in calcium fortified juice
PepsiCo brand Tropicana has developed a method that blends calcium sources to overcome aftertaste issues in fortified juices.
Holland & Barrett: ‘In 5-10 years our global franchises could be bigger than UK core’
Holland & Barrett plans a massive expansion of its global franchise base, something it says it is in good shape to do given its roots in Europe, one of the world’s toughest regulatory environments.
Protein-free diet may alter immune development: Mice study
Mice fed a protein-free amino acid diet developed immature immune systems and were therefore unable to generate inflammatory and regulatory events like food allergy and oral tolerance, according to research published in the British Journal of Nutrition.
FTC's position in Bayer case runs counter to DSHEA and consensus of scientific thought, NPA contends in second brief
The Natural Products Association has filed a second amicus brief in the contempt case brought by the Federal Trade Commission against Bayer over health claims it made on its Philips Colon Health probiotic supplement. The brief contends that the agency’s...
Alkemist Labs CEO: We need transparency among the analytical labs
The analytical community should embrace transparency to then allow manufacturers to share that with consumers to build confidence, says Elan Sudberg, CEO of Alkemist Labs.
Police probing 1080 threat test NZ infant formula after tampering reports
Police investigating a threat to contaminate New Zealand infant formula with sodium monofluoroacetate (1080) are testing tins after a number of consumers complained of pinpricks in packaging lids.
Spread protein throughout the day for muscle gain and weight loss: Nestlé study
Balancing protein intake throughout the day - rather than having the bulk as part of an evening meal - helped participants in a study to boost muscle gain by nearly 20% and lose weight, Nestlé researchers have found.