Archives for March 8, 2006

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CRN discusses AERs on Capitol Hill

By  Clarisse Douaud

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) is today rallying support for potential legislation that would mandate reporting of serious adverse events for dietary supplements and over-the-counters to the Federal Drug Administration.

Overseas companies take risks over EU regulations

By  Jess Halliday

Many overseas companies selling nutraceuticals in Europe are risking having their products removed from the market as they have not gone through the correct regulatory channels, warns a consultant to the natural products industry.

Global formula launches boost Martek results

By  Jess Halliday

Martek Biosciences continued its recovery from the impact of stockpiling in first quarter 2006 with a better-than-expected set of results thanks to its infant formula clients rolling out products on a global basis.

Vitamin C could reduce inflammation

By  Stephen Daniells

A diet rich in sources of vitamin C could cut the level of markers for inflammation by 45 per cent, a result that needs verifying by supplementation studies, says a new study.

Lignans may protect against prostate cancer

By  Stephen Daniells

A diet rich in lignans could reduce the risk of prostate cancer by 26 per cent, says a new study from Sweden, news that has been welcomed by a leading lignan manufacturer.