Health Canada authorizes 8 claims for Monteloeder botanical extracts
Eight claims about beauty from within and sports nutrition have been approved by Health Canada for two botanical extracts from Monteloeder, the company has announced.
Archives for June 9, 2016
Whole, natural fiber works best to protect gut mucosal layer, researcher says
Dietary fiber plays an important role in protecting the gut’s mucosal layer, according to research presented at the recent Probiota Americas event.
Cocoa, tea compound may slash heart disease mortality by 40%
Long-term consumption of epicatechin, a compound found in tea, apples, and cocoa, may significantly boost heart health and reduce the risk of heart-related mortality, says a new study from The Netherlands.
Probiotic strain may help prevent obesity
Probiotic strain Lactobacillus gasseri activates ‘multiple actions’ that may work in synergy to prevent obesity, Japanese research in rats has suggested.
Early nutrition vital to fighting back against EU childhood obesity crisis
European children are ‘in crisis’ over the risk of gut disease and obesity, according to a new report that calls for renewed focus on pediatric digestive health.
Data conflict: Polyphenol supplementation improves fat oxidation but not insulin sensitivity
Researchers have found the metabolic effects of supplementation with the polyphenols epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and resveratrol don’t lead to improved insulin sensitivity in overweight men and women, adding to conflicting data around the effects...
Sea buckthorn compounds show eye health support
Proanthocyanidins (PACs) from sea buckthorn seeds may protect retinas from harmful light effects, says a new study.
Leicester City signs sports supplements deal
Welsh firm Pro Athlete Supplementation (PAS) has signed a deal that makes it the exclusive sports supplements supplier to reigning English Premier League (EPL) champions Leicester City Football Club.
INTERPOL crack down: DNP & nutrition products among 12.2m products seized
The International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) has seized 12.2 million products as part of its 103-country Operation Pangea IX to crack down on the black health market.
Sibutramine cited in FDA warning letter on weight loss products
It’s been said that the poor will ever be with us. So too, it seems, will undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients, as FDA has issued yet another warning letter to a marketer of weight loss products.