US children’s supplement use is ‘moderate and appropriate’, says new survey
The use of dietary supplements by an estimate 2.9 million US children is ‘moderate and appropriate’, according to a new survey.
Archives for July 25, 2013
GNC: We’re going to get aggressive with a marketing campaign to support fish oil
The recent journal paper that claimed fish oil may increase the risk of prostate cancer is ‘one of the craziest articles I’ve read’, says GNC CEO Joe Fortunato, who says fish oil is ‘the most clinically tested, scientifically-based product we sell’.
FDA has adequate enforcement authority, sources say in reaction to Driven Sports exposé
The Food and Drug Administration has enough tools to police the dietary supplement sector. That was the reaction from industry in the wake of yet another negative story about the product category in a high profile publication, in this case, USA Today.
Omega-3 and GLA supplement backed to battle dry eye: Trial data
Supplementation with omega-3 and omega-6 could help to boost eye health for people who suffer with dry eye, according to new RCT data.
Ginkgo biloba may boost brain functions by increasing stem cell growth: Rat study
Supplementation with an extract from Ginkgo biloba may help to battle memory loss and cognitive impairments associated with dementia by encouraging the growth and development of neural stem cells, according new research in rats.
Phytochem Int’l signs exclusive NA distribution agreement with India’s Phytotech Extracts
California-based Phytochem International has entered into an agreement to become exclusive North American distributor for Indian botanical extract manufacturer Phytotech PVT LTD.