ConsumerLab has released details of the first nine products to pass
its "Athletic Banned Substances Screening Program". The programme
was set up at the request of the United States Olympic Committee.
MWW, one of the leading public relations firms in the US, has
unveiled plans to create a new division specialising in PR for the
nutraceutical and dietary supplements industries.
The Hain Celestial group has announced that it is to close its
Celestial Seasonings supplements business and terminate its licence
to produce products under the Weight Watchers brand in order to
concentrate on its more profitable...
Two new supplements designed to promote bone health have been
launched under the Daily Balance brand. The supplements contain
calcium and soy and were formulated by women's health expert Dr
Susan Lark.
A range of dietary supplements sold in the UK have been irradiated
in breach of food regulations, found a survey by the UK Food
Standards Agency. As a consequence companies with affected products
have been told to remove them from...
Yesterday's news on the importance of taking calcium supplements
with phosphate has been welcomed by a campaign to promote milk as
an ideal source of both minerals.
A recent study shows that osteoporosis patients should be receiving
their calcium in the form of calcium phosphate to reduce the risk
of phosphorous deficiency.
Healthcare group Baxter has launched a range of bottled water with
added supplements. The company claims it is targeting those who are
aware of the importance of nutrition, but who are too busy to
maintain a healthy diet.
YourVitamins, a US-based dietary supplement manufacturer, has
created a new range of omega-3 fish and flax oil supplements under
the name ProCaps. The product was launched on the US Home Shopping
Network earlier this month, and sold...
In what it is calling a victory for consumer protection, the US
Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has forced Utah-based company
Biogenics to agree to stop making products containing drugs but
sold as dietary supplements.
Ireland's food safety agency is investigating whether food
supplements containing animal by-products could cause variant
Cruetzfeldt Jakob Disease, the human form of mad cow disease.
A recent clinical review draws together the growing body of
evidence which points to the benefits for the elderly if they
maintain their vitamin D levels - notably, better muscle strength
and a lower risk from falls.
The US market for energy supplements is estimated to be worth more
than $1.2 billion (€1.37bn) in retail sales in 2001, and while
young, male consumers are the target audience for most energy
supplement producers, market research...
Calcium supplements have been in the news a lot this week, with
revelations just yesterday that the nutrient is more effective when
combined with phosphorous contrasting with news a day earlier that
calcium supplements can help combat...
It appears that the research is true - giving vitamins to children
can help improve their performance at school. This at least is the
claim of The Healthy Foundation, which runs a vitamin
supplementation programme called Vitamin Relief...
Tomorrow will see the second reading of the European Union's draft
proposals for a directive on food supplements, sparking a new round
of condemnation from supplement manufacturers and retailers across
the Community.
British school children with learning difficulties are taking part
in a major trial to see if plant and fish extracts can help raise
their learning and concentration levels.
Indian nutraceutical firm British Biologicals is to launch a range
of products in the protein segment, strengthening its already
impressive 70 per cent share of the nutritional supplement market.
US company Nutravail has created a line of supplements which it
claims are guaranteed free of substances banned by the
International Olympic Committee.
The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a voluntary
recall of two popular supplements - PC SPES, which is used for
prostate health, and SPES which is used to boost the immune system
- because they allegedly contain...
A new invention has received a patent that relates to nutritional
supplements to the human diet used to increase levels of HDL, and
decrease levels of O-LDL, cholesterol, and triglycerides in human
blood plasma.
A new bill in the US that could give tax breaks to employees who
purchase dietary supplements and medicinal foods has been referred
to the Committee on Ways and Means in the House of Representatives.
A study conducted by US researchers shows that taking chlorophyllin
could reduce the levels of aflatoxin-DNA damage byproducts in the
body and the risk of liver cancer.
National Nutritional Foods Association (NNFA) and NSF International
announced this week that they have formed a strategic alliance to
provide a comprehensive certification program for the dietary
supplements industry.
The U.S. Senate is taking new steps to ensure that vitamins,
minerals, herbs, and specialty supplements, like prescription
drugs, will be covered by health insurance plans.
U.S. athletes were warned recently by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency
to avoid dietary supplements offered at training centres before the
Salt Lake City Olympics.
NSF International, a US Public Health and Safety Company(TM),
announced on Monday the first five products to receive
certification through the NSF Dietary Supplements Certification
Program.
In Part Two of 'Herbal Dietary Supplements Hunger for Regulation',
Henry I.Miller and David Longtin examine models for legislative
change in the area of dietary supplements.
