Australian study affirms vitamin D’s ability to lower type 2 diabetes risk
Vitamin D could be useful in preventing the development of type 2 diabetes, an Australian population-based study has found.
Archives for August 16, 2017
TSI receives first ever exclusive CFDA licence to produce HMB in China
Health product manufacturer TSI Group has announced the approval of the first ever China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) Manufacturing Licence for β-hydroxy β-methylbutyrate (HMB) production in China.
Med diet plus exercise could aid fatty liver disease
Diet and lifestyle changes reduced liver fat and improved metabolic health in overweight patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), reveals a new study in Nutrients.
Disagreement about carotenoid research raises again the question of what ‘natural’ means
A disagreement between researchers and an ingredient supplier about the import of recent carotenoid research raised again the sticky question of when processing steps might convert a natural ingredient into an artificial one.
High-dose supplementation cuts vitamin D deficiency in severely premature babies
Preterm infants given the highest daily doses of vitamin D3 saw significant reductions in deficiency prevalence, say researchers.
Proper calibration, personnel training key to successful use of in-house testing equipment
A lack of identity testing is a frequent failure cited in warning letters issued by the Food and Drug Administration. But even when tests are being done, they need to be done in the right way and with properly calibrated equipment.
GanedenBC30 gets Health Canada ‘no objections letter,’ expanding formulation, claims flexibility for manufacturers
A new Health Canada ‘no objections letter’ expands manufacturers’ flexibility to formulate and market products with Ganeden’s branded Bacillus cogulans GBI-30, 6086 (or GanedenBC30 for short) in Canada. This includes leeway to use less than 1 billion CFU...
New rat study backs Aquamin’s benefit over traditional calcium for bone health
Oral ingestion of Aquamin—a form of calcium derived from calcified red marine algae—may lead to less deterioration of the trabecular bone structure, according to a team of researchers from various institutions in Ireland.
UK advertising standards rule against Bio-fiful ‘secret to better digestion’
Complaints against claims made by a poster ad for Bio-tiful Dairy’s Kefir drink have been upheld by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
Reversing weight loss and malnutrition in cancer patients: The benefits of a multidisciplinary approach
A multidisciplinary approach to nutrition could be vital to reversing weight loss and malnutrition in colorectal cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, a Chinese study has found.
Blackmores announces appointment of Richard Henfrey as new CEO
Blackmores chairman Stephen Chapman announced today the appointment of Richard Henfrey as the company’s new CEO, following the resignation of former CEO Christine Holgate.
Nutrition program could save hospitals up to $3,800 per patient
Tackling malnutrition in American hospitals could help save millions of dollars by shortening hospital stays and lowering readmission rates, says a new study conducted in four Chicago area hospitals.