The standard fish oils and omega-3 fish oil concentrates produced
by Ocean Nutrition Canada (ONC) have become the first ingredients
to be certified under the United States Pharmacopeia's (USP) new
ingredient verification program.
Herbal companies looking for new products may not need to go far to
find new medicinal plants, according to a review, which finds that
weeds have produced more drugs and natural remedies than tropical
plants found in the rainforest.
Breakfast cereals are experiencing steady growth in central and
eastern Europe, in particular in the largest markets in Russia and
Poland. But while most of the recent product launches there have
been at the premium end of the market,...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was brought to task by
senators yesterday, who demanded that makers of vitamins and other
dietary supplements should have to report potential safety risks to
the FDA.
Exercise is more influential than calcium intake in determining
bone strength in young women, say US researchers, who found that
daily calcium intake had no significant impact on bone gain during
adolescence.
Moody's Investor Services yesterday downgraded Cargill's debt
ratings, citing factors including the uncertainty surrounding
Cargill's strategy with regard to future acquisitions and increased
capital expenditure.
An investigation into prepacked fruit and vegetables stocked in UK
supermarkets found that many had vitamin C levels far below normal
for unprepared produce.
Expecting mothers with a diet lacking in plant proteins, iron,
magnesium, and niacin may be up to five times more likely to have a
baby with spina bifida, suggests a new study from the Netherlands.
Fish protein appears to have a similar action to soy on fat
breakdown in rats, report Norwegian researchers, who suggest it
could help protect heart health.
The last hurdle to a low-carb diet has fallen. The potato has
become low-carb. A researcher at Florida University claims to have
produced a potato that has 30 per cent fewer carbohydrates than a
normal baking potato.
Calcium supplementation in girls, even before puberty, may help
prevent later osteoporosis, perhaps in part by bringing on earlier
menstruation, according to a study presented at a world congress on
osteoporosis last month.
Members of the House of Representatives have passed the Anabolic
SteroidControl Act of 2004, which would make a list of steroid
precursors, including androstenedione, controlled substances under
the Controlled Substances Act.
Utah-based Nutraceutical International has bought the Montana Big
Sky brand of nutritional supplements for around $600,000 in cash
from Montana Naturals.
The fast food restaurant chain KFC has promised not to make
unsupported health claims as part of a settlement with US
regulators over adverts suggesting that fried chicken can be a
healthy choice for dieters.
A New York senator is attempting to push through legislation
requiring new labeling on all dietary supplements sold or offered
for sale in the state, writes Philippa Nuttall.
Australian scientists say that adding soy to low-fat dairy foods
may offer consumers some of soy's health benefits without the
strong taste that many find unappealing.
Mothers taking probiotic supplements appear to have higher levels
of an anti-inflammatory molecule in their breast milk, which could
offer their babies better protection against allergy and other
diseases, according to new findings.
High-dose vitamin C supplementation over an eight-month period
appeared to make osteoarthritis worse in guinea pigs, report the
authors of a new study.
Publication of a new study supporting the long-term safety of
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is likely to fuel new product
introductions in Europe and could also help support a health claim
for its effects on body fat.
Tough new EU labelling and traceability rules for GM products
should make it easier for food ingredients which are guaranteed
GM-free to grow sales - at least according to the only US
manufacturer of non-GM dextrose.
French scientists say they have discovered how polyunsaturated
fatty acids like omega-3 fats work to protect against certain
neurological disorders, such as epilepsy, depression and strokes.
Florida-based nutritional supplements company Bio-One has signed an
agreement to acquire a majority share in a Chinese herbal medicine
company in the Guangzhou Province.
Insulin, the hormone that allows cells to absorb glucose from the
blood stream, is a direct player in the aging process, according to
new research from a US-based team, which backs the evidence showing
that reducing calories results...
The leading supplier of fatty acids Bioriginal is launching a new
range of bakery mixes for retail bakers wanting to produce low carb
alternatives of popular bread-based foods.
Dutch chemicals firm DSM has opened a €12 million food research and
product development centre, which is expected to speed up the time
it takes for a new product to reach the market and boost creativity
in food ingredient design.
Taking supplements of chromium picolinate could help people with
depression manage some of the symptoms, including mood swings,
carbohydrate cravings, weight gain, and lethargy, suggests new
research.
Antioxidants found in oats can significantly reduce blood
cholesterol levels by suppressing the adhesive molecules which make
blood cells stick to artery walls, report scientists from the US
this week - evidence of the cholesterol-busting...
San Diego-based Alpha Nutraceuticals has bought the business and
assets of Californian supplement maker Avidia Nutritional Group,
boosting its manufacturing capacity to allow for expansion.
Scientists have discovered a protein that controls the amount of
fat stored in the body, offering potential new clues for obesity
treatments - welcome news as the world's health leaders agree to do
more to tackle the growing...
An upcoming conference on the enzyme superoxide dismutase looks set
to provoke a face-off between leading researchers on the role of
antioxidants in disease.
Dr Pepper/Seven Up (DPSU), the Texas-based drinks division of
Cadbury Schweppes, today announced plans to introduce 7 Up Plus,
said to be the first carbonated beverage to be fortified with
calcium, vitamin C and fruit juice.
The UK's number one supermarket is introducing new food labels that
rank a product according to its position on the glycemic index, a
system that measures the effects of food on blood sugar levels.
A Tufts University team has discovered that compounds in oats
hinder the ability of cholesterol to stick to artery walls, thereby
preventing the build-up of plaques that block arteries and endanger
heart health.
The French food authority AFSSA has approved a health claim for
cranberry juice and powder and its effect on urinary tract health,
in the world's first health claim for the fruit, writes Philippa
Nuttall.
Multivitamins containing folic acid appear to be more effective at
preventing neural tube defects than high dose folic acid
supplements, suggests a new review, attempting to resolve the
debate over how women should consume the essential...
Yo-yo dieting, when a person repeatedly loses and regains weight,
may have a lasting negative impact on immune function, according to
new findings by US researchers.
Small daily doses of flavonoid-rich dark chocolate eaten over a
two-week period significantly improved blood vessel function,
report US researchers this week, without increasing blood
cholesterol levels.
Canadian biotech SemBioSys Genetics is to develop safflower oils
rich in the omega-6 fatty acid GLA under a new agreement with
agricultural products company Arcadia Biosciences, the company
announced on Friday.
Small daily doses of flavonoid-rich dark chocolate eaten over a
two-week period significantly improved blood vessel function,
report US researchers this week, without increasing blood
cholesterol levels.
Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids are now permitted to display a
nutrient content claim after a the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) made no objections to a petition filed earlier this year,
writes Wai Lang Chu.
