FTC fines firm $1.3 million over fraudulent pain, healthy aging supplements
FTC announced it is sending out more than $1.1 million in compensation to consumers were deceived by fraudulently marketed pain management and healthy aging supplements.
Archives for October 26, 2021
Nitrate can boost muscle power by up to 5%, study finds
Nitrate supplementation can significantly increase peak muscle power, a new meta analysis has concluded.
‘Crop diversity underpins food security’: Scientists flag ‘enormous’ diversity loss
An international team of scientists have completed what they claim is the ‘largest review ever conducted’ looking at agricultural crop diversity. The results are in: we are seeing ‘enormous’ diversity loss, with implications for future food security.
Data supports curcumin’s post-exercise muscle benefits for sedentary people
Supplementation with curcumin may protect against muscle damage and enhance performance after acute physical exercise for sedentary individuals, says a new systematic review of the data that supports the effects observed in athletic adults.
Esports supplement shows notable brain health benefits
An industry-funded study reveals use of a brain health supplement prior to egaming may enhance some measures of memory, reaction time, reasoning, and concentration within 15 minutes of ingestion.
ANSES updates nanomaterial risk assessment method in light of TiO2 ban
French food authorities are proposing a "nanospecific" assessment method designed to assess the risks of nanomaterials in supplement ingredients in response to EFSA’s recent titanium dioxide ruling.
ASA rules unfavourably towards CBD oil’s immune health supporting role
Gemporia are in hot water with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) after the CBD firm’s teleshopping presentation claimed its product could help with multiple conditions and illnesses.
China proposes to speed up FSMPs assessment process, prioritise rare disease related products
China has proposed new changes to its management of Foods for Special Medical Purposes (FSMPs), such as prioritising the assessment and registration of products catered to patients suffering from rare diseases, as well as reducing the duration of product...
Probiotics round-up: NPD in sports nutrition, fighting tropical diseases, IBD and more
Probiotics is one of the fast-developing categories in Asia’s nutraceutical sector, so this round-up is shining the spotlight on the latest NPD and research – ahead of our Probiota Asia digital summit, which gets underway this week.
New botanical extract: Aussie regulator TGA will be asked to approve branded Pelargonium sidoides ingredient
South African firm Afraceuticals and its exclusive Australian distributor Pathway International are applying for a branded Pelargonium sidoides extract to receive regulatory approval in the country.
Athlete approved: Ajinomoto expands sports nutrition range with joint health amino acid supplement
Ajinomoto has expanded its sports nutrition brand (aminoVITAL) with a new amino acid-based joint health supplement that was first developed for the nation’s Olympians.