Consumer interest in health and wellness on the rise
Consumers are continuing to increase spending on products for health and wellness – with a renewed focus on whole foods as a foundation, according to a new report from the Hartman Group.
Archives for August 4, 2010
Vitamin D linked to heart health in black youths
A new study finds that vitamin D could help protect and promote cardiovascular health in black teenagers, prompting the researchers to call for higher daily intake levels of the vitamin in this population group.
Study reveals top functional cherry types
A new study investigating the bioactivity of cherry compounds has identified polyphenol-rich varieties that could be ‘promising functional foods’
FDA ups ante on drug spiking of supplements
The Food and Drug Administration is cracking down on what it describes as an “emerging trend” for dietary supplements to be spiked with prescription drug ingredients.