India calls for Indian probiotic studies and strains
India is developing guidelines that may mean probiotic strains will have to be backed by clinical trials conducted on Indian populations if they are to gain market approval.
Archives for December 7, 2009
Irish group questions EFSA's reliance on 'gold standard'
The Irish Health Trade Association (IHTA) claims the scientific approach taken by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in its assessment of health claims for nutrients is seriously flawed.
Counting the human cost of recession
Return to profitability. It’s a phrase that businesses have been yearning for, but as more of them are starting to use it, it’s time to ask: At what cost?
Magnesium benefits male hearts, but not women: Review
Increased intakes of magnesium may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) in men, but the evidence is lacking for women, says a new review.
Special edition: Cranberries
Science: The pick of cranberry’s health benefits
In the third part of our special series on cranberries, NutraIngredients looks at the science behind the reported health benefits of the little red berry.