Ganeden BC30 strain shows potential against C. diff: Mouse study
Supplements containing the GanedenBC30 ingredient may reduce the recurrence of C. difficile-induced infection, according to a study with lab mice.
Archives for November 2, 2012
“Cowboy sector” blamed for black cohosh problems
Last week’s warning from the UK medicines regulator that menopausal herb black cohosh must carry warnings about potential liver problems is not a problem of the mainstream food supplements sector, says the Alliance for Natural Health (ANH).
Nestlé launches Institute of Health Sciences to support healthy ageing
The launch of Nestlé’s Institute of Health Sciences will help the company to provide targeted nutrition for the complex problems of ageing and metabolic health.
FDA develops rapid screening for adulterants in weight loss products
Scientists from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have developed a rapid procedure to screen for adulterants in weight-loss products, which could benefit the industry by impacting the ‘rate at which these adulterated products find their way to...