UK criminalises infant formula marketing offences
The UK government has introduced legislation that would make a company’s failure to fall in line with EU infant formula and baby food marketing laws a criminal offence subject to fines.
Archives for July 25, 2016
EFSA launches public consultation on GM allergy assessment
The European Food Safety Authority is calling for public comments on its draft guidance for the allergenicity assessment of genetically modified (GM) plants.
Study supports Ester-C’s enhanced bioavailability and retention
The novel vitamin C formulation Ester-C increases levels of the vitamin in white blood cells (leukocytes) more than regular ascorbic acid, says a new study from NBTY and KGK Synergize.
Meta-analysis digs deeper into magnesium’s potential to lower blood pressure
Data from 34 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials indicated that there is a “causal effect of [magnesium] supplementation on lowering [blood pressure] in adults.”
Can health pros be trusted with nutritional information?
If you can't trust 'health professionals' to sift nutrition data, who can you trust? argues EU food law critic Bert Schwitters after a recent ECJ ruling that potentially shifts the meaning of commercial and non-commercial nutritional communication.
Researchers assess effects of beta-carotene fortified synbiotic food on type 2 diabetics
A synbiotic food fortified with beta-carotene may improve markers of inflammation and oxidative stress in people with type 2 diabetes, says a new study.
South Africa sets nutrition goals for 2025
Multiple stakeholders are gathering to tackle hidden hunger and malnutrition in South Africa.
10TH WORLD CONGRESS ON POLYPHENOL APPLICATIONS
Polyphenol round up: Best of the rest
NutraIngredients presents a final summary of notable research presented at the 10th World Congress on Polyphenol Applications in Porto this year.