Olympic ideals raise bar on supplements contamination
Greece's Olympic weightlifting team is blaming contaminated Chinese-made food supplements for some of its members being charged with doping violations.
Archives for April 7, 2008
Special edition: Applying health claims
FDA enforcement action on health claims
In the second article in a series on health claims, NutraIngredients-USA.com examines what FDA looks for when regulating the use of claims on food, beverage and dietary supplements.
Green tea extract may stop breast cancer growth - in mice at least
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) from green tea may stop the growth and spread of breast cancer cells by impacting on the tumour's blood vessels, results from an animal study suggest.
CoQ10 emulsions boost bioavailability: study
The bioavailability of coenzyme Q10 can be enhanced by formulating emulsions with coconut oil, skimmed milk, and the emulsifier calcium stearoyl-2-lactate (CSL), Japanese researchers report.
Solae raises soy protein prices globally
US-based Solae has said it will raise prices of its soy protein ingredients around the world by as much as 30 percent in order for it to be able to maintain its R&D activities.
Lipid Nutrition passes PinnoThin advertising review
The US division of fatty acid specialist Lipid Nutrition is the latest company to have its claims assessed by the voluntary advertising watchdog, the National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus (NAD).
Glanbia debuts omega-3 ingredient in Europe
Specialty ingredients supplier Glanbia Nutritionals has launched its first omega-3 ingredients in Europe in a move that will see it target functional foods and beverages.