IOM creates benchmarks to track Americans’ health
A new report issued by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) provides a range of indicators that will be used as yardsticks to track progress in improving the health of Americans.
Archives for January 21, 2009
Enzymotec wins Israeli phytosterol patent
Israeli-based lipid specialist, Enzymotec, has been granted a home turf patent for the composition and production of its phytosterol ingredient, Cardiobeat.
AHPA publishes heavy metals GMP guidance
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has published a heavy metals white paper it says will assist industry to comply with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP).
Reduced CoQ10 shows superior bioavailability: SGTI study
A reduced formulation of Coenzyme Q10 was better absorbed than a standard commercial formulation in a senior population sample, suggests a small company-sponsored study.
Food stamp changes may not aid healthy eating
A USDA paper examining the implications of proposed changes to the Food Stamp Program (FSP) has concluded that they may force prices higher for healthy foods, and discourage participation in the program.
New report breaks down global mood foods market
Mood foods are emerging as the latest niche in the functional foods market, and are expected to experience continued growth, according to a new market report.