Oat extract may cut cigarette cravings: Pilot study
A standardised oat extract may reduce cravings for smoking and offer would-be quitters an alternative to the patches and gums, suggests research from Japan.
Archives for April 16, 2009
French cranberry claim unaffected by EFSA stance, says Ocean Spray
The world’s only officially mandated cranberry health claim will not be affected by the recent rejection of a similar claim at European Union level, according to the company that submitted the claim, Ocean Spray.
Kievit wins infant nutrition tech innovation award
Dutch firm, FrieslandCampina Kievit, has been recognised for its encapsulation work in the area of infant nutrition, by market researcher, Frost & Sullivan.
Low vitamin A and C levels may boost asthma risk
Low dietary intakes of vitamins A and C may increase the risk of developing asthma, suggests a review of 40 studies and 30 years of research.
Danone bins EU probiotic gut health claim submissions
French dairy giant Danone has withdrawn the EU health claim applications for its market leading probiotic yoghurt products Activia and Actimel.
Kid’s omega-3/probiotic supplement launched in Europe
Israeli firm, Anlit Ltd, has launched a children’s probiotic and omega-3 supplement in European markets after notching success with the product in Israel.