Squid winning favor as green omega-3 source
The number of products bearing squid-sourced omega-3s is growing as more suppliers come onboard and its reputation grows as a green source of DHA-rich omega-3s.
Archives for January 7, 2010
Pomegranate extract may lower breast cancer risk
Compounds from pomegranate may reduce the incidence of hormone-dependent breast cancer, says a new study from California.
EFSA, FDA, Health Canada to discuss health claims
The European Food Safety Authority, US Food and Drug Administration, and Health Canada will share a platform at an upcoming Cantox-hosted health claims conference.
Kiwi nutraceuticals target US
New Zealand natural products companies are increasingly targeting the lucrative US nutrition market, estimated to have consumer sales of more than $101.8bn, according to the country’s NZ Trade and Enterprise organization.
FDA delays brain health ingredient drug-supplement switch verdict
The FDA has told Ovos Natural Health it needs more time to process the Canadian biotech firm’s petition to have its brain health offering, homotaurine, accepted as a new dietary ingredient (NDI).
Krill oil – hope or hype for the omega-3 market?
Omega-3 fatty acids are one of the nutrition industry’s big fish, and an emerging presence in the market is omega-3 sourced from krill oil. Stephen Daniells casts his net for opinions on the rise of krill oil.