Archives for May 16, 2006

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More support for L-Carnitine combo against ageing

By  staff reporter

A combination of two common dietary supplements, L-carnitine and alpha-lipoic acid, could reduce oxidative stress associated with ageing and boost energy production, says new research - adding to previous reports.

WHI study not waste of money, says women's health group

By  staff reporter

Negative reports surrounding a study that was interpreted by many media outlets as questioning the link between calcium and bone health has led to an exercise in damage limitation; women's health experts convened this week to discuss the results, and...

Euro Parliament votes through health claims compromise

By  Jess Halliday

European Parliament voted through a compromise to the controversial Health and Nutrition Claims Regulation yesterday, following frantic behind-the-scenes negotiations to reach a compromise and avoid conciliation with the Council.

FDA rejects Nestlé infant formula health claim

By  Lorraine Heller

The US food regulatory agency last week rejected a proposed health claim submitted by Nestlé, which would have implied that its whey protein infant formulas reduced the risk of food allergy symptoms.

More fruit could mean less asthma in adults

By  Stephen Daniells

People with an antioxidant-rich diet could reduce their risk of developing asthma in adulthood, say Cambridge researchers - adding to a growing body of science on the subject.

Lonza buys Larex's arabinogalactan assets

By  Jess Halliday

Swiss biotech company Lonza has announced the latest move to expand its nutritional ingredients portfolio, with the acquisition of the larch arabinogalactan assets of US firm Larex Inc.