Archives for June 8, 2008

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More lead testing confirms product safety, says Herbalife

By  Lorraine Heller

Supplements firm Herbalife has said that additional testing it commissioned confirms that its products do not contain dangerous levels of lead, reiterating that recent allegations against the firm were "inaccurate" and "misleading".

NAD clamp-down highlights growing self-regulation

By  Lorraine Heller

The advertising review body NAD has requested changes to the marketing of a virus-blocking supplement, a move that highlights the growing focus by industry on self-regulation.

Oat cholesterol claim woos Kraft in the Netherlands

By  Shane Starling

Swiss-based CreaNutrition is demonstrating the value of approved health claims by inking a deal with Kraft on the back of recently approved oat-based cholesterol-lowering claims in the Netherlands.

Rare sugar may replace sucrose for bakery and beyond

By  Stephen Daniells

The rare sugar D-psicose may be an ideal substitute for sucrose, and have the added benefits of boosting antioxidant activity and boosting shelf-life, say Japanese researchers.