Home blood sampling could unlock big vitamin D data: Food4me researchers
Dried blood samples collected in the home could be an efficient and accurate way to collect vitamin D data on a large scale, researchers from the Food4me project have said.
Archives for November 10, 2015
‘It’s embarrassing that it’s come to this’: FDA inactivity prompts McCaskill to ask retailers to voluntarily pull any and all picamilon supplements
Senator Claire McCaskill has written to 10 retailers to ask them to voluntarily remove any dietary supplements containing picamilon, ‘after weeks of inaction by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’.
What is 'natural'? FDA finally weighs into the debate
FDA seeks comments on use of the term ‘natural’ on food labels
Having studiously avoided this food labeling minefield for years, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has surprised many in the trade by seeking comments on the definition of a word that has launched a thousand class action lawsuits (well almost):...
Gut microbiota regulates antioxidant metabolism, study finds
Gut microbiota regulates glutathione and amino acid metabolism, research in mice has suggested.
Symrise reports record growth and profits, confirms full year outlook
Symrise said strong demand in all regions has significantly boosted earnings, as it reported a 29% rise in sales for the first nine months of 2015.
DNA tests still lack the kind of certainty the public expects, researcher says
DNA is a potentially powerful technology that has pitfalls for botanical identification, attendees at a recent industry event were told.
Despite El Niño threat, Peru says new stock estimate allows for second anchovy fishing season
In a welcome bit of news for the omega-3s industry, the Peruvian government has opened a second fishing season for anchovies. The season had been under threat of closure because of the effects of the impending El Niño ocean warming phenomenon.
Chondroitin sulfate may beat anti-inflammatory drugs for knee health support
Daily supplements of chondroitin sulfate may be superior to celecoxib, a potent anti-inflammatory drug, for supporting knew joint health and delaying the progression of osteoarthritis, says a new study.
White wine extract shows gastro benefits in vitro. Clinicals planned for 2016
A standardised white wine grape seed extract can deliver raised levels of procyanidin antioxidants and improve gastrointestinal wellbeing, researchers in Milan have found.