Ginseng appears to protect brain
Components of the herbal ginseng protect the brain against the kind of deterioration caused by degenerative diseases like Huntingdon's, suggests a new study on rats.
Archives for June 2, 2005
Fatty acid deficiency linked to autism
Omega-3 supplements could help children with autism manage some of their symptoms, believe Scottish researchers, who have recorded a deficiency of certain fatty acids in autistic children.
Nutraceutix rises to GNC probiotic challenge
Supplement retailer GNC has reformulated its Natural Brand acidophilus products, taking advantage of Nutraceutix's technology and processes to give the live organisms a better chance of surviving the long and perilous journey to the digestive tract.
Irradiated herbal supplements still reaching Ireland
Irradiated herbal supplements, not permitted in the EU, are still being sold in Ireland, says the country's food safety authority, despite attempts to increase compliance last year.
Health claim rules restrict free speech, says American Longevity
American Longevity has launched a new campaign to build industry awareness of the health claims petition process and to raise funds that will allow it to make more submissions to the FDA, reports Jess Halliday.
FTC quashes Tropicana's 'Healthy Heart' claims
The FTC has reached a settlement with Tropicana Products over advertisements claiming that its Healthy Heart orange juice could reduce blood pressure, cholesterol and homocysteine levels, writes Jess Halliday, dealing a blow to a company that wants...
New nutrition labels damage small firms, says study
Standardized nutrition labels are dampening market competition by helping large food manufacturers gain an even sharper edge over their smaller rivals, according to a new Duke University study.
SOD supplement may protect against sunburn
A superoxide dismutase supplement, one of the first marketed commercially, could reduce the susceptibility to sunburn, report Dominique Patton and Jess Halliday.