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Spain's Lipofoods is seeking to enter the competitive European phytosterols market, asking the UK's Food Standards Agency for an opinion on the equivalence of its soya-derived ingredient to that of ADM previously authorised under European novel foods...
A stable intake of the carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin, could reduce the risk of age related macular degeneration by 43 per cent in women under 75, says a new cohort study.
Nutrition 21 has become the latest nutraceutical company seeking to profit from the explosion of interest in omega-3, with an agreement to purchase consumer health product provider Icelandic Health that could also expand distribution of its chromium...
Forbes Medi-Tech has reported an increase in sales of its Reducol branded sterols in Q2 2006 by 32 per cent compared to last year, but losses deepen with dearer development, marketing and sales costs.
Consumers must be able to make an informed choice about the vitamins and minerals they consume in supplements and functional foods, FSA stakeholders stressed at the first of two meetings to help the agency formulate a response to the EC discussion...
A risk assessment for the "conditionally essential nutrient", carnitine, has been authored by the CRN, providing industry and consumers with important information on safe dosage levels.
A diet high in saturated and trans fats combined with high copper intake could lead to an accelerated rate of decline in mental function, suggests a study from Chicago.