Archives for March 7, 2011

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“The tissue is the issue” say omega-3 academics

By Shane Starling

Global omega-3 academics and stakeholders have committed to increased lobbying and education efforts to boost long and shorter chain fatty acid intakes, but are highlighting that intake alone won’t resolve widespread deficiencies.

ASA attacked over CAM health claim expertise

By Shane Starling

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) does not have the scientific know-how to deliver health claim marketing verdicts in the botanicals area, according to a natural health lobby group.

Prunes beat psyllium for constipation relief: RCT data

By Stephen Daniells

A daily dose of dried plums is more effective for constipation relief than the soluble fiber psyllium, say results from a randomized clinical trial that support claims from grandmothers the world over.