Omega-3: Fishing for alternatives
Short of an earth-bound deity walking amongst us and miraculously multiplying our fish stocks, industry must invest more in alternative sources of omega-3 to meet nutritional needs.
Archives for March 23, 2009
FDA updates its weight loss hit list
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has again expanded its nationwide alert to consumers about weight loss products that contain undeclared – and often very harmful – pharmaceutical ingredients.
Omega-3 not healthy enough to eat into fish stocks, claims study
A new research paper on the production of fish-derived fatty acids has concluded that the continued promotion of omega-3s for their health benefits is irresponsible in the face of depleting fish stocks.
Leatherhead calls for fibre cardiovascular research
UK-based Leatherhead Food International is attempting to redress what its nutrition research division perceives to be a clinical trial hole in the ability of dietary fibre to benefit micro- and macro-vascular function.
CSPI warns consumers off acai scams
Consumers are being duped into purchasing acai products with bogus credit card schemes and exaggerated health and nutrition claims, according to the healthy food advocate, Consumers for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI).