Olive oil may protect against damages of air pollution: EPA study
Dietary supplementation with olive oil may protect blood vessels from the deleterious effects of air pollution, suggests a new study from the US Environment Protection Agency.
Archives for November 25, 2015
Australia
Complementary health red tape review well received by industry
A final report by an independent review panel on how to streamline regulations in Australia’s complementary medicines sector has stressed the importance of cutting red tape.
IPA welcomes development of technique to distinguish between bifidobacteria subspecies
A recent study highlighting potential quality issues in select probiotic products raises a concern, says the International Probiotics Association, which also welcomed further development of the appropriate quality control techniques.
Is 'robust and transparent' research possible when industry and scientists collaborate?
The European food industry has published voluntary research principles to ensure robust and transparent science – but questions remain over how they will be put in place and enforced.
Vitamin Angels to expand prenatal multivitamin program
Vitamin Angels is dedicating more resources to its prenatal multivitamin program following an important publication by the prestigious Cochrane Collaboration supporting the efficacy of prenatal vitamins.
Add seaweed to food to improve heart health, Danish researchers urge industry
Food manufacturers should add seaweed to help combat cardiovascular disease and related conditions, according to researchers.
‘Think outside the shake’: Protein Pow takes protein home baking to supermarket shelves
UK start-up Protein Pow has secured a host of retail listings including Tesco for its home-baking nutrition powders.
‘Europe needs innovation’: Kerry
Irish dairy giant Kerry has called for more innovation in the dairy sector, saying Europe needs it more than ever to counter a flat macroeconomic environment and dropping milk prices.