In joint comments submitted at the end of January on the final three batch opinions from the European Food safety Authority (EFSA) and the risk management decisions taken on the basis of those opinions, the EHPM, EBF and ERNA all believe that a distinction between “maintenance” and “improvement” in the scientific assessment procedure is essential to avoid unnecessary rejections of health claims. Read More »

An Interview with Nancy Booth

By Sheldon Baker

Published March 9, 2012

Nancy Booth, PhD, is a senior science consultant at Spherix Health Sciences Consulting, providing scientific and regulatory support to clients for the purpose of assuring the safety and benefit of their products, and achieving successful outcomes in regulatory approvals and compliance. Read More »

Omega 3 & Brain Health

By Joanna Cosgrove, Online Editor

Published March 8, 2012

Can omega 3s influence intelligence, behavior and psychiatric disorders? Researchers hope to find out in two separate studies. Read More »

Proasis

Published March 7, 2012

Protica, Whitehall, PA, has released Proasis, an all-natural protein shot designed with the nutritional needs of senior citizens in mind. The product contains 25 grams of protein in one serving and only five grams of sugar, so diabetes patients or th… Read More »

Suntheanine May Improve Sleep Quality for Boys with ADHD

Published March 7, 2012

Researchers have found L-theanine may help boys diagnosed with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) get more restful sleep. The study, conducted at the Canadian Centre for Functional Medicine in conjunction with the Food, Nutrition & H… Read More »

Albion Acquires P&G’s NutriStar Business

Published March 7, 2012

Expanding its intellectual property (IP) portfolio, Albion Laboratories, Clearfield, UT, has acquired hundreds of IP assets from the Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) and its NutriStar business. The transfer of the NutriStar brand, along with it… Read More »

Stratum Adds Oral Probiotics to Portfolio

Published March 7, 2012

Stratum Nutrition, St. Louis, MO, has formally added BLIS K12 and BLIS M18 oral probiotics to its specialty product portfolio. BLIS K12 and BLIS M18 are specific strains of Streptococcus salivarius (S. salivarius), some of the most important, numerou… Read More »

Flax Research Database Launched

Published March 7, 2012

The Flax Council of Canada, Manitoba, Canada, and Glanbia Nutritionals, Fitchburg, WI, have partnered to offer an extensive updated Flax Research Database for Human Health and Nutrition. With scientific evidence regarding the health benefits of flax… Read More »

AssuriTEA Green Obtains GRAS Status

Published March 7, 2012

Kemin, Des Moines, IA, has obtained confirmation that its AssuriTEA Green all-natural green tea extract is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for food and beverage applications. After evaluating available data, an independent panel of scientific exp… Read More »

Weight Management Soy Protein Isolates

Published March 7, 2012

Solbar has introduced a new line of soy-protein isolates for the weight-management market. The new line includes innovative textured products designed specifically for a complete healthy and balanced meal that helps ensure an optimal daily consumptio… Read More »

Wellness Essentials Personalized Daily Nutrition

Published March 7, 2012

Metagenics, Inc., San Clemente, CA, has introduced its Wellness Essentials Personalized Daily Nutrition Packets line, which consists of seven products that feature once-daily packets of nutritional supplements backed by scientific research to support… Read More »

Kherb Appeal

Published March 6, 2012

NEWtritious has launched Kherb Appeal, an instant pudding designed to promote weight loss. The product contains “excellent source” of fiber of soluble and insoluble fibers such as glucomannan konjac root, African mango seed extract, gum a… Read More »

Consumers Fail to Meet MyPlate Guidelines

Published March 1, 2012

The nutritionally-balanced quadrants of the USDA’s MyPlate, the graphic interpretation of the new federal dietary guidelines that depicts a healthful daily diet, looks very different than what’s actually on the plates of most Americans, a… Read More »

2012 Antioxidant Market: Strong & Sophisticated

By Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer

Published March 1, 2012

As sales grow and competition intensifies, consumers are demanding more complex, science-backed products. Read More »

Antioxidant Directory 2012

By Nutraceuticals World Staff

Published March 1, 2012

A listing of suppliers offering antioxidant ingredients designed for foods and dietary supplements. Read More »

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