News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
MEPs have reasserted their position over the proposed EU regulation on nutrition and health claims, tabling 269 amendments at second reading in response to a common position that took no account of the majority of their opinions.
People who have high intakes of omega-3 fatty acids are more agreeable and less impulsive, says a new study from Pittsburgh.
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The gamble by US authorities 15 years ago to let the industry deal with benzene residues in soft drinks has failed, and instead only kept those who needed to know in the dark.
Pomegranate peel yields double the amount of antioxidants than the pulp, and has 'more potential as a health supplement' claim Chinese researchers.
Folic acid from fortification and supplements may reduce the severity of birth defects, as well as preventing the rate of defects, leading experts to again call for increasing fortification levels.
Decas Cranberry Products (DCP) has fortified sweetened organic cranberries with omega-3 - an enhancement that could help formulators improve the nutritional profile of foods.
South Africa's WellCo Health is set to formulate its first private label dietary supplements, thanks to a joint venture with retailer Woolworths for a full range of products for adults and children.