Ephedra supplements cause death in Denmark
The Danish Medicines Agency has issued a public warning against an illegal ephedrine-containing supplement that has been linked with several adverse event reports and one death.
Archives for May 28, 2008
FDA adds isomaltulose to tooth decay benefitting claim
The Food and Drug Administration has added isomaltulose to a list of "non-cariogenic carbohydrate sweeteners" that can claim non-promotion of dental carries.
Martek and Dow AgroSciences forge alliance for canola DHA
Two major players in the US healthy oils market are joining forces to develop a DHA oil from canola, which could lead to the launch of a new, cost effective source of the blockbuster ingredient down the line.
Tate & Lyle inks 'bran' new gut health deal
UK-based ingredients giant Tate & Lyle has dipped into its independent €30+m venture capital fund to the tune of €3.5m to partner with a Belgian start-up researching the gut health and antioxidant properties of bran fibres.