Many overseas companies selling nutraceuticals in Europe are
risking having their products removed from the market as they have
not gone through the correct regulatory channels, warns a
consultant to the natural products industry.
A diet rich in lignans could reduce the risk of prostate cancer by
26 per cent, says a new study from Sweden, news that has been
welcomed by a leading lignan manufacturer.
A diet rich in sources of vitamin C could cut the level of markers
for inflammation by 45 per cent, a result that needs verifying by
supplementation studies, says a new study.
A new soybean variety claims to allow food manufacturers to develop
products that have all the health benefits of soybeans but less of
the beany taste.
Martek Biosciences continued its recovery from the impact of
stockpiling in first quarter 2006 with a better-than-expected set
of results thanks to its infant formula clients rolling out
products on a global basis.
A new pilot study gets underway today to assess the effect of fish
oil supplements in children at a residential school who have
experienced severe emotional, behavioural and social difficulties.
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) is today rallying
support for potential legislation that would mandate reporting of
serious adverse events for dietary supplements and
over-the-counters to the Federal Drug Administration.
A new Commons Select Committee inquiry into technologies to enhance
sporting performance has been launched in the UK, which industry
insiders say presents sports nutrition companies with opportunities
for promotion.
Acatris has unveiled a new odourless L-selenomethionine, which it
says will facilitate use of the more bioavailable form of selenium
in tablets and capsules without affecting sensory properties.
Gamma-tocopherol, the major form of vitamin E consumed in the
American diet, and becoming more popular in dietary supplements,
produces metabolites that are toxic to cells, claims a new study.
PBM Products has launched what it claims to be the first organic
baby formula containing the omega-3 fatty acid DHA and the omega-6
fatty acid ARA for nationwide distribution in the US.
Daniel Fabricant, recently appointed VP for scientific affairs at
the National Nutritional Foods Association, spoke to Jess
Halliday about his new role and the role of science in the
industry.
South Africa's WellCo Health is set to formulate its first private
label dietary supplements, thanks to a joint venture with retailer
Woolworths for a full range of products for adults and children.
The gamble by US authorities 15 years ago to let the industry deal
with benzene residues in soft drinks has failed, and instead only
kept those who needed to know in the dark.
Decas Cranberry Products (DCP) has fortified sweetened organic
cranberries with omega-3 - an enhancement that could help
formulators improve the nutritional profile of foods.
Folic acid from fortification and supplements may reduce the
severity of birth defects, as well as preventing the rate of
defects, leading experts to again call for increasing fortification
levels.
Science fiction or science fact? Could we soon be stopping off for
a quick genetic test to let us know which foods and supplements to
take to reduce our risks of certain diseases?
Berkeley Premium Nutraceuticals has agreed to pay Ohio and 15 other
states $2.5 m, to refund customers who filed complaints and to stop
making health claims they can't back with scientific proof.
More soft drinks will be tested for cancer-causing chemical benzene
in the UK after it was revealed some drinks contain up to eight
times the legal limit for drinking water.
Norwegian omega-3 producer Epax has announced it has de-mergered
from its parent company Pronova Biocare, after experiencing 25 per
cent growth for 2005.
Including a rice bran fraction in dietary supplements or functional
foods could lower blood pressure, says Japanese researchers who
have developed a new method of rice bran extraction.
PBM Products have launched the GlucoBurst drink, fortified with
beta-carotene and omega-3 DHA specially formulated to enter the
$120m US diabetic nutritional market.
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has announced the date
for its second Day of Science, with the focus on science and
regulation that will foster debate between industry, government and
academia.
Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate supplements "significantly
decreased" knee pain for people suffering from moderate-to-severe
osteoarthritis - a message that may not be getting through to
consumers.
Soy protein isolates (SPI), and not soy isoflavones, are associated
with lowering blood fat levels, and reduce the risk of
cardiovascular disease (CVD), claims a new study.
Parmalat's chief executive Enrico Bondi has pointed the finger at
the company's creditors, accusing them of having knowledge of the
disgraced dairy giant's finances.
