Archives for September 16, 2002

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CRN criticises IOM report over omega-3 intake

New guidelines published recently by the US Institute of Medicine setting out recommended dietary intakes for various macronutrients have been broadly welcomed, but the Council for Responsible Nutrition suggests that the omega-3 fatty acid...

Healthier cooking oil from Carolina Soy

A new patent-pending production technique is said to make Whole Harvest cooking oil one of the healthiest on the market, with high levels of omega-2 fatty acids and vitamin E.

Fortitech Europe makes an entrance

The US manufacturer of nutrient blends Fortitech officially launched its European affiliate, Fortitech Europe, at the Health Ingredients Europe show, which opened yesterday in Paris, France

California ephedra legislation gets thumbs up from industry

New legislation proposed earlier this month by the authorities in California designed to regulate the sale and labelling of ephedra products had been criticised for being too restrictive, but amendments to the rules have now been given the thumbs up.

Draft study on safety of chaparral

The US Institute of Medicine's (IOM) Committee on the Framework for Evaluating the Safety of Dietary Supplements has released its first draft prototype monograph.

Nutrition 21 acts to stave off takeover tactics

A rights plan offering shareholders the right to increase their stake in Nutrition 21 has been introduced by the company's management in a bid to stave off unsolicited or undervalued takeover bids.