FDA approves first orally administered botanical drug
For the first time, FDA has approved an orally administered botanical as a new drug, the American Botanical Council reports.
Archives for January 4, 2013
FDA creates new NDIN and structure function docket formats
The Food and Drug Administration has created new dockets for new dietary ingredient notifications (NDINs) and structure-function claim notification letters.
Food shoppers are women, marketers are men: Houston, we have a problem…
It is well known that most food shoppers are women, but does the food industry get that in its marketing? Not really, says female marketing expert, author and CEO of The Female Factor, Bridget Brennan.
New USP standards will help stevia formulators cut costs, improve accuracy
New testing standards for steviol glycosides and caffeine announced by the United States Phamacopeial Convention (USP) will help the formulators of products containing those ingredients cut costs and improve efficiency, a USP official said.
Yeast beta-glucan shows benefits for ragweed allergy sufferers
Supplements of the beta-glucan based ingredient Wellmune WGP may reduce symptoms and severity of ragweed allergy, and boost overall ‘quality of life’, says a new study.
Champion joins ranks of full spectrum sports nutrition providers
Another player has entered the arena of companies offering full-spectrum sports nutrition lines with the launch of Champion Nutrition’s new “ambition based” line of powdered protein products and supporting supplements.
B vitamins may boost colorectal health: Study
Increased intakes of vitamin B6 and riboflavin (B2) are associated with a 20% reduction in the risk of colorectal cancer, says a new study.
Re-forming resveratrol: Bioavailability issues are no more as researchers reveal metabolites regenerate
Metabolites from the break-down of resveratrol have been shown to come together and regenerate the compound inside living cells, leaving researchers questioning whether worries over bioavailability are relevant.