Archives for June 6, 2011

Valio: EFSA ignored peer-reviewed data in probiotic claim rejection

Frustrated Finnish dairy and ingredients firm Valio says the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) rejection of its probiotic claim contradicted or ignored peer reviewed data in its dossier that included 86 studies.

30 years later: L-carnitine supplementation can boost athletic performance

L-carnitine supplementation can increase L-carnitine levels in muscles and boost athletic endeavour, UK researchers have found after a 30-year search to locate the optimum delivery mechanism.

Calcium and weight loss: Effects are small but significant, says review

Calcium containing dietary supplements may produce ‘small, statistically significant weight loss’, according to a new meta-analysis.

RFI opens EU sales office in response to 'increasing interest' from Europe

Proprietary natural ingredient and formula provider RFI Ingredients LLC is pushing into new markets with the opening of a sales office in England to serve the European market.

Science in brief

Magnesium supplements may ease hot flashes for breast cancer patients

Daily supplements of magnesium may ease hot flashes in women with breast cancer, suggest data from a pilot phase II trial from Virginia Commonwealth University Health System.

Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe 2011

New dosage forms drive supplements growth but is social media helping?

Traditional food supplement forms are getting a makeover as manufacturing advances permit ever greater possibilities says Jeff Hilton, co-founder of US consultancy the Integrated Marketing Group (IMG). But is your social media strategy helping?