Archives for April 8, 2008

Vegetarian glucosamine enters joint health drink

The development of a new joint health drink made with glucosamine for the US market highlights how the popular joint health ingredient is spreading from the supplement arena to the food and beverage category.

Vitamin K2 linked to lower prostate cancer risk

An increased intake of vitamin K2 may reduce the risk of prostate cancer by 35 per cent, suggest results from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC).

Report favours 'soft landing' approach to stabilising EU milk supplies

A 'soft landing solution' for the abolition of milk production quotas within the EU is expected to ensure a smoother transition for the industry than abruptly scrapping the system, according to a new report.

Special edition: Applying health claims

FTC's two-pronged approach to ensuring accurate marketing

In the third article in a series on health claims, NutraIngredients-USA.com examines what the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) looks for when it assesses products for accurate marketing.

LycoRed backs business partners with consumer site

LycoRed has launched a consumer-oriented website it hopes will boost worldwide lycopene awareness and understanding and add value to its present and future co-branding arrangements.