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Archives for March 14, 2023
Colorado joins State efforts to restrict weight management supplements
After similar efforts in Maryland, California, New York, and elsewhere, Colorado has become the latest state to introduce legislation that aims to restrict access to weight management supplements.
NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2023: What are our judges looking for?
With two weeks left until the closing date for entries for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2023, we’re often asked about the judging process, so here’s what you need to know…
Lawsuit against FDA on NMN ‘certainly being considered’, says NPA CEO
The Natural Products Association is hoping the US Food & Drug Administration is responsive to its recent Citizen’s Petition on the status of NMN, but if it’s not then other options are being considered, Dr Daniel Fabricant, NPA’s CEO tells...
Larger, longer studies required on gut-health supplements and depression
A new systematic review on the beneficial effects of probiotic supplementation for patients with depressive disorders finds long-term data lacking, with existing evidence only able to report on short-term intervention.
More supplements on the chopping board as Article 8 gains pace
Fennel, berberine and hydroxycitric acid are the three new substances the EC has requested EFSA to assess under the article 8 procedure, allowing it to possibly restrict or prohibit the use of a substance on the EU market.
Heightened protein needs largely unmet in elderly diabetics, study finds
A new cross-sectional study reports that only 23% of type 2 diabetic patients aged 65 and over met their daily protein recommended intakes, suggesting a large source of frailty and sarcopenia seen in this population and highlighting potential...
High-tech inspections: South Korea deploys AI in national food imports plan to boost safety
The South Korean government has announced a new food imports plan to be enforced in 2023 which will involve the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve its monitoring and inspections processes.
India nutra enforcement: Regulator sets sights on non-compliant ingredients, exceeding RDI levels, and misleading claims
India’s food and nutraceutical regulator is ordering a special enforcement drive to curb the flow of non-compliant products, such as those exceeding the Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) nutrient levels, containing ingredients that are not permitted, and...
‘Gold standard’: Whey protein supplementation maximises muscle gains from resistance exercise – Maeil-funded RCT
Whey protein supplementation could raise the effectiveness of resistance exercise by boosting increases in muscle mass, muscular strength and endurance, say Korean researchers.