Archives for November 27, 2008

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BMJ editorial says only drugs help weight loss

By Lorraine Heller

An article appearing in the British Medical Journal says that food and supplement products targeting weight loss are ineffective and misleading for consumers.

France gets with European supplements programme

France has not been the fastest uptaker of European Union food supplement laws, but market liberalisation is underway, says French food supplements association (Synadiet) president, Alban Maggiar. If only EFSA would stop being so "Soviet-like"...

New Hansen probiotic cultures target low-fat dairy

By Lorraine Heller

Chr Hansen has launched two new probiotic cultures which it says allow manufacturers of low-fat yoghurt to add the healthy bacteria to their products while also maintaining a thick, creamy texture.