Archives for March 7, 2011

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Prunes beat psyllium for constipation relief: RCT data

By Stephen Daniells

A daily dose of dried plums is more effective for constipation relief than the soluble fiber psyllium, say results from a randomized clinical trial that support claims from grandmothers the world over.

New camu camu ingredient shows pre-clinical efficacy

By Stephen Daniells

A new freeze-dried powder of the Amazonian berry of camu camu may outperform freeze-dried acai, grape seed and cocoa extracts, according to the results of testing at Brunswick Labs.

Garden of Life recalls Raw Vitamin C

Floridian dietary supplements manufacturer Garden of Life has issued a voluntary recall for a vitamin C product after detecting the product was contaminated with soy extracts.