Arbonne to make Asia debut in Taiwan with 10 nutrition products
Direct sales firm Arbonne is to officially launch in Taiwan this week, initially with a range of 10 nutrition products alongside its skincare offering.
Archives for November 9, 2016
Omega-3-enriched canola oil potency strengthens commercialisation route
Consuming canola oil enriched with omega-3 helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications such as hardening of the arteries, according to a study.
UK petition demands nutritionist become protected job title
UK nutritionists are calling for their job title to be legally protected like dietitian's are, with a petition to government collecting nearly 2,500 signatures in five days.
Spices and diabetes: Urgent need for more human trials to assess benefits, say Asia researchers
There is an urgent need to carry out more human studies with spices that have the potential to reduce glycemic response and potentially manage and treat diabetes, according to Singapore academics.
Routine malnutrition screening for COPD patients ‘vital’: Vietnam study
Researchers in Vietnam have argued that routine screening of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients could avoid the development of malnutrition and its associated risks, costs and complications.
Is new DHA oil the ultimate in omega-3 stability?
French marine lipid specialist Polaris claims its new generation algal source DHA oil takes fish-free omega-3 “to a new level” by offering “unmatched” stability.
Industry poll: Claim wording & transparency greatest EU health claim challenges
Almost nine years after the implementation of the EU's controversial nutrition and health claims regulation (NHCR) the industry is still reeling, German researchers have found.
Green tea extract supplements may improve lipid levels for women
Taking green tea supplements for one year may slash total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels in post-menopausal women, says a new study.
‘Pro business’ is best guess when looking at character of Trump administration
Donald Trump’s historic victory leaves dietary supplement industry observers wrestling with the question of what will be the character of his administration, when the candidate himself has taken so many positions, some of which match standard...