ABC lab document to help industry stem tide of bilberry adulteration
The American Botanical Council has taken another major step in its Botanical Adulterants Program with the release of a Laboratory Guidance Document on bilberry.
Archives for August 13, 2015
Kids with poor diets score poorly on cognitive tests: Finnish researchers
The worse the diet quality of children, the worse they score on cognitive tests - especially boys, research finds.
Nestlé backs WHO breastfeeding stance
The world’s biggest infant formula maker Nestlé has backed a World Health Organisation (WHO) statement supporting exclusive breastfeeding of infants until the age of six months.
High doses of vitamin D fail to boost calcium absorption, bone mineral density, study finds
High doses of vitamin D are no more effective than a placebo at improving muscle function and preventing falls and fractures in older adults who are deficient, according to recently published research that will weigh heavily in the ongoing debate about...
What degree of evidence is required to make an EU health claim?
Eight years after the EU nutrition and health claims regulation (NHCR) came into force the question of how to win a health claim is still not satisfactorily answered in the eyes of many food operators.
Swiss herb player reaping benefits of eastern Europe expansion
Swiss botanicals player Frutarom is pushing hard into botanical medicines and supplements markets in the EU, with pharma-grade extracts produced at its recently acquired Slovenian facility.
Protein-packed breakfast prevents body fat gain in overweight teens
A high-protein breakfast could help prevent further gains in body fat and might also reduce calorie intakes and improve blood sugar management, according to research in overweight teenagers.