Herbalife: EU botanical solution “multiple years” away
The European Commission decision last week to remove botanicals from the nutrition and health claim process for further review has been welcomed by the botanicals and broader supplements sector.
Archives for October 5, 2010
Omega-3 plus statins effective for enhanced blood lipid control: Study
Combining statins with omega-3 fatty acids may be more effective at managing raised blood lipid levels than statins alone, suggests a new study from Korea.
Krill oil characterization may aid product development: Aker
A detailed description of the fatty acid profile of krill oil has revealed a high content of phospholipid omega-3 fatty acid, and may aid future product development.
French omega-3 firm buys Canadian researcher
French-based Polaris has purchased Canadian start-up Ocean Nutrasciences, for an undisclosed sum.
Bone density blow for vitamin D?
Vitamin D supplements do not have any effect in boosting bone density for healthy children with normal vitamin D status, according to a new systematic review from the Cochrane collaboration.