News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
The UK Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) yesterday upheld public complaints about broadcasts of a TV advert for the low-calorie weight-loss shake Optislim, stating that it “must not be broadcast again in its current form.”
Dietary supplementation with soluble plant fibers could reduce the effects of Crohn’s disease, whilst emulsifiers in processed foods could be exacerbating the problem, new research reports.
Consuming food or beverages with a high water and fat content like milk reduces ‘garlic breath’ odour, according to a new study.
Special edition: Beauty from within
In the third part of our special series on nutricosmetics, we take a look at the science behind the ingredients positioned for skin health, from antioxidants to omega-3 oils.
Norwegian omega-3 specialist Smartfish is set to launch an omega-3 drink with more than 1000mg of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), as the company adds a medical wing to its Smartfish brand.
German supplier Cognis improved EBITDA performance by 67.5 per cent in the first half of 2010- but its nutrition and health division lagged behind the performance of its household chemicals and personal care divisions.