The post-ephedra weight loss market
The herbal supplements industry could be losing interest in weight loss, judging by the drop off in product launches since the start of 2005, writes Jess Halliday.
Archives for July 20, 2005
Fibre-enriched cocoa products raise health stakes for confectionery firms
A new low-carb cocoa, being launched by Spanish firm Natraceutical this month, will help confectionery makers lift the fibre levels and lower the glycaemic response of their products, reports Dominique Patton.
CRN criticizes vitamin E dosage report
A report published in the Annals of Internal Medicine this week has come in for criticism from the Council for Responsible Nutrition, which says it was based on a flawed study, reports Jess Halliday.
Strategies for bridging the omega-3 nutrition gap
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) is advising people to up their consumption of oily fish or start taking fish or algal oil supplements if they are to receive the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, reports Jess Halliday.
Elderly benefit from calcium and vitamin D combo, confirms review
Elderly people who are frail and at risk for bone fractures may be helped somewhat by giving them both vitamin D and calcium, according to the results of a new review of previous studies.
Little evidence on children's weight loss regimes
Many diet and exercise interventions aimed at preventing childhood obesity promote healthy diets and increased physical activity, but do not appear to have radical impacts on reducing overweight and obesity gain, finds a new review.