Latvia to ban energy drink sales to under 18s
Latvia will follow in the footsteps of its Baltic neighbour by banning the sale of energy drinks to under 18s – something the country’s advertising association has called anti-EU.
Archives for January 29, 2016
IPA challenges article's assertion that science behind probiotics is 'shaky'
A recent online article that labeled the science backing probiotics as “shaky” was criticized by the International Proibiotics Association as lacking context and a basic understanding of the industry and the evidence behind it.
PharmaCare seeks independent review of adverts for red clover menopause supplement
UK ad body flushed by ‘exaggerated’ on hold botanical claim
While on hold botanical health claims may be used, they should not be exaggerated, the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has warned.
Gilad & Gilad defends usage patent for agmatine in nerve health
Gilad & Gilad, formulators of a neuroprotective dietary supplement, have defended their patent on the usage of agmatine in a settlement with an alleged infringer.
Trade association opposes U.S. Customs proposal to reclassify certain bilberry and blueberry extracts
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) submitted a comment to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), expressing their opposition to proposals that would “change the tariff classification of certain bilberry and blueberry extract...
Cocoa flavanols may use gut microbiota pathway to ease metabolic syndrome: Review
Consuming cocoa flavanols may interact with the gut microbiota as a way of preventing metabolic syndrome or easing the condition’s symptoms, a review has concluded.
Study: Antioxidant supplements (still) not an athlete’s best training partner
Back in 2009, a group of researchers in Germany and the US published a hotly debated study that said antioxidants may blunt the benefits of exercise. One of the researchers recently released a topical review of the subject, and he still stands by the...
Weight Management 2020
Apples, pears & berries rich in flavonoids could help weight management, study finds
If predictions are true that the future of weight management is less about what to cut out and more about eating healthy foods, then manufacturers and consumers should consider adding more apples, pears and berries to meals, which new research suggest...