Overall dietary pattern significant for metabolic syndrome: Study
People with metabolic syndrome are nearly twice as likely to reverse the condition if they adhere to a healthy diet, according to a study published in Diabetes Care.
Archives for August 24, 2010
GRAS approvals highlight Section 912 “nightmare”
Industry continues to urge the Food and Drug Administration to close the Section 912 loophole in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) that could allow nutrients such as omega-3s, L-arginine and baobab to be reclassified as drugs.
Special edition: Beauty from within
The global market for beauty foods
In the second article of a special series on nutricosmetics, we take a look at the size of the market for foods, drinks and supplements that promise beauty benefits, as well as the distinctly different approaches to the category taken in three key regions.
Negative antioxidant health claims not short-term barrier
The science of antioxidants will eventually convince regulatory bodies around the world of their benefits, and there are existing options to communicate the benefits of the compounds, according to industry experts.
Muffins and bread show lutein carrier potential for eye health
Fortifying bread and muffins with lutein may be a suitable vehicle to boost intakes of the compound, according to a new study from Spain.