Rogue supplements: Czech authorities withdraw batch over aluminium concern
A rogue batch of dietary food supplements with excessive levels of aluminium withdrawn from Czech Republic over health concerns.
Archives for April 23, 2017
CVS to institute new testing requirements for dietary supplements
As part of a corporate makeover, CVS Pharmacy says it intends to institute new standards for the dietary supplements it sells that will include specific testing requirements.
Judge dismisses suit that questioned substantiation for Bayer's probiotic claims
Bayer has had what some observers called a “quick win” in the dismissal of a class action lawsuit filed in New Jersey over claims on its Phillips Colon Health probiotic supplement.
FBIF 2017
TCM heritage and modern innovation: Firm secures sales success through supplement and functional food expansion
Harnessing the heritage of Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern supplement and functional food trends can help Chinese companies boost growth at home and across Asia – providing it is backed by sound science.
Dispatches from Experimental Biology 2017
Study unlocks how genes may affect dietary preferences
Genes involved in behavioral and psychological traits appear to drive a significant part of someone’s food preferences and dietary habits, says a new study from Spain.
‘Healthy selfie’ culture is changing the sports nutrition marketplace
When it comes to sports nutrition purchases, consumers may say it’s ‘gains’ they care about—but they don’t really care, according to senior director of strategy at Interbrand Health Dominic Leung.
Fish oil molecule ups brain and eye cell survival odds from stroke
A molecule made from omega-3 fish oil could help damaged brain and retina cells survive in the event of a stroke or other neurodegenerative and eye-blinding disorders, a study has shown.
Top public nutrition adviser faces criticism after receiving money from chocolate industry
A spate of recent reports have accused a top member of Scotland’s food standards agency of bias after revealing her financial ties to a major chocolate firm - is the junk food industry meddling with objective scientific research?
Plant protein may prove a more effective diabetic defence: Study
Consuming protein from plants rather than meat greatly reduces chances of type 2 diabetes, new research shows.
Home-based treatment with local therapeutic food helps tackle child malnutrition in India: Trial
Locally prepared ready-to-use therapeutic food is the best option for tackling severe acute malnutrition among Indian children, a trial has found.
EFSA consults on riboflavin draft opinion
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a public consultation on its draft scientific opinion on dietary reference values for riboflavin (vitamin B2).
Reckitt’s baby food firm takeover ‘progressing well’
Reckitt Benckiser’s £14.3bn takeover of baby food manufacturer Mead Johnson Nutrition is expected to be completed by the end of September.
Pat Schneider accepts CEO role at Biova
The privately held natural skin care ingredient maker announced the new appointment just this week and is looking forward to advancing its market position under her leadership.
NOSB defers vote on organic certification for hydroponics amid confusion about ‘basically everything’
Hydroponic and aquaponic farms can keep their organic status – at least for now – following the National Organic Standards Board’s decision April 21 to defer a vote on whether the systems are eligible for USDA certification.