Omega-3 backed for postpartum depression
Increasing the levels of omega-3 fatty acids could help to battle postpartum depression, according to a new review.
Archives for November 26, 2012
Steroids, an injunction and more warning letters: FDA enforcement round-up
It has been a busy couple of weeks for the Food and Drug Administration, with the Agency filing another injunction, and sending warning letters for GMP violations and product claims.
Protein supplements effective for muscle mass boosts in young and old: Meta-analysis
A meta-analysis of 22 clinical trials shows that protein supplements are effective for boosting muscle mass and strength gains during resistance exercise in both younger and older subjects.
Global healthy foods to hit $1 trillion in 2017: Report
The global functional, allergen-free, organic and other healthy foods market will push through the $1 trillion (€770m) mark for the first time in 2017, as consumer interest in preventing illness via foods snowballs, says Euromonitor International.
Equateq, Cognis and Pronova: “Each are complementary”, says BASF
BASF’s ever-expanding nutrition unit says its €644m bid last week bid for Norwegian omega-3 firm, Pronova Biopharma, is as important for its food supplements business as its pharmaceutical operations.