Chronic colitis patients could benefit from resveratrol, says Spanish study
Dietary supplementation of resveratrol can have a significant beneficial effect in chronic DSS-induced colitis, according to a new study from Spain.
Archives for May 3, 2010
Banned soy drink can reenter market, says FSANZ
A reformulated version of Bonsoy soy ‘milk’ has been approved for sale by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), after initially being withdrawn due to raised iodine levels derived from a kombu seaweed ingredient.
Lead and drugs found in herbal supplements, says Health Canada
Health Canada is warning consumers off Chinese herbal supplements found to contain a range of contaminants by the Hong Kong Department of Health.
Market still buoyant for energy and sport drinks, says analyst
Energy and sports drinks are the still the market leaders but there has been a growth in the nostaliga and retro drink segment due to consumers hankering after comfort in the credit crisis, claims a Leatherhead market analyst ahead of BeverageDaily.com's...
Industry group welcomes new CFSAN chief
No great changes in the working and general direction of the FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) are expected following the departure of the division’s director, Stephen F Sundlof, PhD, according to the Natural Products Association...
Why food is a vital issue in the UK general election
Voting is a basic human right. Eating is a basic human need. British voters who eat should mull future meal plans carefully before putting an X in any box on Thursday.
Heart healthy foods lost to under-55 women
Research sponsored by Kellogg’s-owned Kashi Company and EverydayHealth.com has found large numbers women under the age of 55 are worried about heart health but don’t know which foods can provide such benefits.