Archives for August 4, 2009

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Bill seeks to subsidize health claim-backed dietary supplements

By Shane Starling

Two Congressmen from either side of the mainstream political spectrum have introduced a Bill into Congress calling for dietary supplements such as selenium and omega-3s that are backed by official health claims to receive tax breaks.

Whey protein may improve heart health: Study

By Stephen Daniells

A whey-protein-rich ingredient may improve blood vessel function in healthy individuals, reports a new randomised, double-blind study supported by Glanbia.

GRAS opens functional food road for curcumin antioxidant

Herbal extract supplier Sabinsa has received GRAS status for its curcumin antioxidant ingredient, opening up its use in certain food and beverage applications in the US, including baked goods, snacks and dairy products.

Glanbia opens new US vitamin, mineral premix facility

By Lorraine Heller

Glanbia Nutritionals has opened a new vitamin and mineral premix facility in Missouri, increasing its production capacity for the US market and cutting lead times for customers, said the firm.