The supplements - bird flu debate: selenium
Following last week's claims and counter claims that dietary supplements may offer protection from avian flu, Stephen Daniells looks into statements that selenium supplements may offer protection.
Archives for February 27, 2006
Weekly Comment
The bad research debate
The dust is settling on the WHI trial. First came the news that low-fat diets didn't reduce the risk of breast or colorectal cancer or cardiovascular disease, then came news that vitamin D and calcium supplements don't protect against fractures.
New Zealand aims to put kiwi supplement on global market
Seeka Kiwifruit Industries, New Zealand's largest kiwifuit supply company, says it is to extend its business portfolio into the nutraceutical world by investing further in health supplements business Vital Foods.
Soft drinks industry pledges to tackle benzene in drinks
America's soft drinks association said it would have to look again at benzene in drinks, after new tests revealed to BeverageDaily.com suggest it and food safety authorities failed to stamp out a problem.
FDA seizes more ephedra supplements
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has seized around $3m worth of dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids in a move to "protect the public health."