Red grape's antioxidant benefits identified
A dietary supplement of red grape juice may reduce the activity of an enzyme linked to cardiovascular disease, suggests a new study said to be first report of its kind in humans.
Archives for April 9, 2008
Shifting health claim criteria may provoke legal challenge
A pan-European industry group has criticised the European Commission for issuing guidance that it will reject scientific health claim dossiers that do not contain clinical data.
German Anglo alliance to tap medical foods market
German flavour and fragrance house Symrise has built on its interest in the food supplements area by entering a strategic partnership with UK-based Cambridge Theranostics.
GM lactoferrin manufacturer criticized over food plans
A Californian rice and barley ingredient developer has been criticized by organic and sustainable agriculture advocate, the Center for Food Safety (CFS), over attempts to introduce specialist GM proteins into the US food supply.
Dark chocolate gets pulses racing
Consumption of dark chocolate and cocoa may not boost heart health, and could actually increase pulse rates, according to new research.
Special edition: Applying health claims
When FTC gets tough on misleading marketing
NutraIngredients-USA examines the enforcement strategy of the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in its efforts to ensure that the marketing claims made by food and dietary supplement manufacturers are accurate and substantiated.