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February 22, 2012
The market for targeted health and wellness foods and beverages is a dynamic and promising one, driven largely by the growing recognition—among scientists, government, practitioners and consumers—of the instrumental role diet plays in a wide range of health conditions.
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February 21, 2012
The often-cited statistic that FDA receives “less than 1% of all adverse events associated with dietary supplements” is based on outdated, irrelevant data, according to the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), Washington, D.C.
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February 17, 2012
The market for “free from” foods has grown across the U.S. and Western Europe according to new research from Leatherhead Food Research, a U.K.-based independent research organization that supports clients in the food, drink and related in…
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February 17, 2012
The European Union and the U.S. have announced that beginning June 1, 2012, organic products certified in Europe or in the U.S. may be sold as organic in either region. This partnership between the two largest organic-producers in the world will establish a strong foundation from which to promote organic agriculture, benefiting the growing organic industry and supporting jobs and businesses on a global scale.
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February 16, 2012
Seventy-five percent of integrative medicine centers included in a new study about integrative practice reported success treating chronic pain. More than half of centers reported successfully using integrative medicine to treat gastrointestinal conditions, depression/anxiety, cancer and stress.
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February 14, 2012
According to a new survey released by Kraft Foods, 63% of Americans admit they sometimes feel low on energy in the morning, which is not a surprise given fewer than half eat breakfast every day.
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February 13, 2012
Research published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found no beneficial effects of supplementation with relatively low doses of B vitamins and/or omega 3 fatty acids on cancer outcomes in individuals with prior cardiovascular disease.
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February 9, 2012
Probiotic supplements and foods containing “friendly” bacteria or yeast have become popular options for people hoping to improve bowel function or boost immunity. But many customers are confused by the vast array of choices.
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February 8, 2012
Nearly all Americans consume much more sodium than they should, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Most of the sodium comes from common restaurant or grocery store items.
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February 7, 2012
Dietary supplements are subject to a wide array of federal government regulations in the U.S., according to a new report published by the non-profit American Botanical Council (ABC), Austin, TX.
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February 7, 2012
An agreement was approved and entered into the California Superior Court on February 1 between 30 member companies of the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3 (GOED), Salt Lake City, UT, and the Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation giving these companies operating certainty around Proposition 65 limits for dioxins, furans, PCBs and dioxin-like PCBs in products with EPA and DHA omega 3s.
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February 6, 2012
A survey of more than 10,000 savvy consumers of supplements showed the most popular supplements are fish oil, multivitamins, vitamin D, calcium and CoQ10, in that order.
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February 3, 2012
National Institutes of Health researchers and their colleagues have identified how resveratrol, a naturally occurring chemical found in red wine and other plant products, may confer its health benefits.
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February 2, 2012
According to recent Mintel research, among healthy snackers, 44% said they tend to eat healthfully most of the time and 42% make it a point to snack on foods that are healthy. At the same time, indulgence can be part of a well-rounded lifestyle, as 39% of healthy snackers said they use less-healthy nibbles as an occasional treat.
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February 2, 2012
Cocoa—the antioxidant-rich raw ingredient used to make chocolate—is poised to become a major force in the market for functional and healthier food products, according to Julian Mellentin, director of consultancy for New Nutrition Business.
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