Green tea extracts may protect against oral cancer: Study
Extracts from green tea may prevent the formation of mouth cancers in people with risk signs of the disease, according to a new study from Texas.
Archives for November 6, 2009
Talking point
Are EU health claims dooming innovation – Your views
NutraIngredients asked its readers for their views on whether the EU health claims regulation is stifling innovation in Europe. And we received a lot of responses...
Carotenoid-rich broccoli could lead to better extracts
Careful conventional breeding of broccoli may boost the levels of antioxidants in the vegetable, especially lutein – a carotenoid linked to improved eye health.
Ageing concerns to stimulate brain food market, report
Rising concerns over dementia, Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline means the brain health functional foods category should be set for strong growth over the next few years, claims a report looking at anti-ageing foods.
Threat of EU health claims legal challenge grows
Three of Europe’s largest food supplement and healthy product trade groups have issued a 17-page paper that lays out its many concerns with the scientific approach being taken by EFSA in regard to health claims.