Archives for November 3, 2010

Special Edition: Tocotrienols

The science of the ‘next generation’ vitamin E

Vitamin E is well known to consumers across the globe, but their tocotrienol-form is not. In the first part on of special series on tocotrienols, NutraIngredients-USA looks at the potential health benefits of nutrients described as “the next generation...

Nitrates may increase brain blood flow: Study

Increased intake of nitrate rich foods – such as beet juice – increases blood flow to key areas of the brain in older adults, possibly improving mental function and reducing the progression of age related cognitive decline and dementia.

The rise of passive health claims in the EU

Uncertainty created by the raft of health claim rejections emanating from the European Food Safety Authority’s Parma, Italy, headquarters is fostering a climate of soft claims, according to a market researcher.

Diuretic science not up to scratch, says consultancy

Mostly herbal based diuretic health claims submissions had little chance of winning positive opinions from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), especially given a paucity of clinical studies in the submitted dossiers.

GOED Exchange: Omega-3 conference to focus on views, trends, and issues

The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3 (GOED) will bring together “thought leaders” for its GOED Exchange conference, highlighting the latest opportunities and issues facing EPA and DHA omega-3.