One protein quality method needed in law, says dairy
A study comparing two methods of measuring protein quality has highlighted the need for one to be chosen and made EU law, says dairy player Volac.
Archives for April 16, 2015
Western lifestyle may limit gut bacteria diversity: Study
A modern Western diet and lifestyle is linked to a lower diversity of bacteria in the gut, say researchers.
‘Vitamin E helps preserve and protect our fat heads!’: NIH funded study shows role of vitamin E for brain health
Vitamin E may help maintain levels of DHA in the brain, says a new study with zebrafish funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Organic & Natural meets with NY AG, calls to bring raw material manufacturers under 21 CFR Part 111
Organic & Natural Health Association became the first trade association to meet with NY AG’s office this week, and is calling for FDA’s current GMPs (code 21 CFR Part 111) to be applied to raw material manufacturers.
WADA exec: Bad actors in supplement sphere getting worse and only premarket approval will weed them out
Critics of the dietary supplement industry who were invited to speak at the scientific conference held this week at the University of Mississippi were pulling no punches. Olivier Rabin, PhD, of the World Anti Doping Agency, renewed a call for more...
Friend of the Sea certified omega-3 tally climbs to 76 companies
Friend of the Sea has now certified 76 companies from 23 different countries producing fish oil, fish meal, fish feed and omega-3 supplements.
BMPEA proponent Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals expands with acquisition of Mexican company
Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, a controversial Georgia-based dietary supplement finished products and contract manufacturer, has announced plans to acquire a major Mexican dietary supplement and OTC drug manufacturer, the company announced this week. Hi-Tech...
Research points to stable encapsulation of fish oil with multiple vitamins and bioactives
An encapsulation complex made up of gelatin and sodium hexametaphosphate could enable stable microencapsulation of fish oil with multiple lipophilic bioactive compounds, say researchers.