Brazilian fruit oil shows sports supplement potential
Oil from the pequi fruit may reduce inflammation following exercise, as well as reducing bad cholesterol levels in older men over 45 years of age, says a new study from Brazil.
Archives for January 8, 2010
Scope of health claims regulation for beauty is a grey area
Whether beauty foods and supplements fall under the EU health claims regulation is still a significant grey area, according to a new FSA consultation document.
Food Supplements Directive: Stay positive (or bans may follow)
Products containing nutrients that don’t appear on the EU Food Supplements Directive (FSD) positive lists are now officially illegal and can be stripped from store shelves after the derogation period expired on December 31, 2009.
Food industry ‘too secretive’ about research into nanotechnology
Food manufacturers’ reluctance to disclose what research they are carrying out on products using nanotechnology risks a public backlash similar to that which occurred against genetically modified (GM) foods, warned the House of Lords Science and...
Industry ‘too secretive’ about nanotech research
Food manufacturers’ reluctance to disclose what research they are carrying out on products using nanotechnology risks a public backlash similar to that which occurred against genetically modified (GM) foods, The House of Lords Science and Technology...
Grape juice may boost memory in elderly: Study
Daily consumption of Concord grape juice may enhance memory in older people with mild impairment in the brain function, says a new study from the US.