Ephedra products could harm supplements industry
A Utah-based company's reintroduction of ephedra-containing dietary supplements when the legal position is still unclear could prove damaging for the industry at large.
Archives for November 17, 2005
Nutrient alters gene activity in animals
Injecting an amino acid, also available as a food supplement, into rats permanently changed their behaviour by altering expression of certain genes, US scientists have reported.
Martek aims to lower price of omega-3 products
Martek Biosciences has refined its manufacturing process to produce microalgae-derived DHA at 20 percent less cost and expects this to have a knock-on effect on the cost of consumer products containing omega-3.
Britons taking vitamins without need, say doctors
More Britons are taking vitamin supplements but doctors say many of the products are unnecessary and sometimes cause side effects in their patients.
MHRA finds contaminated Chinese, Ayurvedic medicines
The UK's medicines authority has recovered further traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicines that have tested positive for toxic ingredients.
FSA traffic lights system signals labelling dispute
The FSA's backing of a 'multiple traffic light' (MTL) labelling initiative comes a day after the UK food industry promised a voluntary guideline on daily amounts (GDA).
Keratec builds the science behind Cynatine
New Zealand biotech company Keratec is growing the value proposition of its sheeps' wool-derived keratin, Cynatine FLX, with the release of data from its program of pre-clinical trials to back up the ingredient's four-fold action for joint health.
Selenium - slow start in functional foods
Emerging research suggests that selenium, a trace mineral, may have numerous health benefits but no-one is educating consumers about them.