Krill sustainability backed in 18 month review
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has backed the sustainability of Norwegian firm Aker Biomarine’s Antarctic krill fishing activities, with improved scores.
Archives for August 27, 2014
DSM to increase omega-3s capacity in light of dietary reference intake review
The move by Canadian and US health authorities to look at the establishment of a dietary reference intake for omega-3s will be a boon both for public health and the health of the market for these important nutrients, omega-3s supplier DSM says. The...
Is FDA doing enough to stem tide of tainted products? Probably not
A review of recent FDA enforcement actions concerning tainted products marketed as dietary supplements highlights the scope of the problem facing regulators and the limitations they operate under in dealing with it.
‘No surprise’: RCT data supports Nawgan’s ability to boost alertness, attention and cognitive performance
Consuming Nawgan, the ‘alertness beverage’ containing citicoline and caffeine, can boost attention and alertness in young adults, according to results of a randomized clinical trial.
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Low dose omega-3s and sterols effective for triglyceride and cholesterol reductions: Unilever study
A combination of low dose omega-3s and plant sterols can effectively reduce both cholesterol and triglyceride levels in people with elevated cholesterol levels, says a new study that should allay fears over omega-3s negating the effects of sterols.