Archives for October 7, 2009

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Omega-3 may prevent age-related sight loss

By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of developing age-related blindness by 30 per cent, says a new study from the US National Eye Institute.

Scientists question EFSA probiotic logic

By Shane Starling

Three University of Reading scientists wrote to the European Commission in July expressing concern about EFSA’s approach to evaluating probiotic article 13.1 dossiers.

ASA slams jokey ads for Coke’s Vitaminwater

By Guy Montague-Jones

Slogans like “more muscles than brussels” and “keep perky when you’re feeling murky” are to disappear from UK ads for Coca-Cola’s Vitaminwater under orders from an industry watchdog.