Cranberry oil gains GRAS approval
Stability in a range of food and beverage formats and a nutritional payload that includes omega-3, 6 and 9 oils as well as antioxidants are being pushed for a cranberry seed oil recently granted GRAS status.
Archives for May 12, 2008
Lignans' prostate cancer protection gets study boost
The lignan metabolite enterolactone may prevent the spread of prostate cancer by acting at the genetic level, suggests new research that deepens our understanding of the topic.
News focus: Weight loss claims
Drug petition could strip supplements of weight loss claims
A petition filed with the US FDA calling for the agency to treat weight loss claims as disease claims could wipe the weight loss category from the dietary supplement map.
Brown rice wins FDA health claim
Brown rice has been added to the FDA-approved list of whole grains that may make health claims including reducing the risk of heart disease and some cancers.
Omega-3 EPA linked to less depression
Increased blood levels of the omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) may reduce the severity of symptoms of depression, particularly in people taking antidepressants, suggests new research from France.
China takes big step forward in nutrition labelling
China has introduced new guidelines for nutrition labelling on packaged foods which, although not mandatory, will standardise presentation of information on products that already state nutrient levels.
Kaneka targets CoQ10 at European supplements market
Japanese Co-enzyme Q10 leader Kaneka is targeting European supplements manufacturers with the launch of a high-potency form of CoQ10.
Vitafoods 2008 overview
This year's Vitafoods trade show was the largest to date, attracting over 6000 visitors and 450 exhibitors. As the event becomes more widely recognised and respected in the functional foods and supplements industries, Nick Craig Waller from organisers...