Plant-based proteins: Are they as green as we think?
A doctor of health and exercise has called into question the environmental superiority of plant-based proteins based on nutritional needs for muscle growth.
Archives for November 27, 2018
Warning letter on tainted kratom illustrates complicated regulatory picture for botanical
The kratom market has suffered another black eye with the release of a warning letter from FDA citing a marketer for material that was contaminated with salmonella. The letter also illustrates the ongoing regulatory ferment surrounding the botanical.
Higher vitamin D blood levels linked to cardiorespiratory fitness: Study
Increased blood levels of the sunshine vitamin are associated with better exercise capacity, says a new study with almost 2,000 participants.
Ancient botanical seems to have made breakthrough in US market
Black cumin seed oil, an ancient botanical, seems to have finally ‘arrived’ on the market, if recent demand is anything to go by.
IPA: “A null result is not a negative result”
Two RCTs find no benefits for specific probiotic in kids with gastroenteritis
Two new large-scale and well-conducted clinical trials found that a short course of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG or L. rhamnosus R0011 plus L. helveticus R0052 did not improve gastroenteritis symptoms in children.
Italy moves to have final say on medical purpose food & supplement definitions
Italy’s Ministry of Health has moved to clarify definitions governing food for medical purposes from food supplements, with suggestions that the final decision intends to be kept at a national, not EU level.
Kiwi couple outlines global ambitions for allergen-free coconut yoghurt product
New Zealand brand Raglan Coconut Yoghurt has embarked on its plans to export its flagship probiotic product globally, with Singapore as its first overseas market.
Prevalence of bacterial contamination of infant formula in China warrants further research
The prevalence of Bacillus cereus in infant and follow-up formula in China may warrant further research so criteria can be developed for risk assessment and quality control, say Chinese researchers.
"We can't proceed": ACCC adulterated honey investigation into Capilano loses sting as testing methods found to be 'unreliable'
The Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) has 'concluded' its investigation into Capilano over purportedly adulterated honey being sold in Australia, due to 'testing uncertainty'.