Companies beta-testing CRN’s dietary supplement product registry
Nine companies are beta-testing the CRN’s product registry – the Supplement Online Wellness Library (Supplement OWL) – which is being developed and administered by UL.
Archives for September 13, 2016
What does ‘clean label’ mean in sports nutrition? Experts weigh in
How clean label is defined in sports nutrition depends on the end goal, experts say. Bodybuilders tend to not care as much, while performance athletes may sacrifice taste over efficacy and health impact. All groups, however, are demanding more...
FDA petitioned over inulin as a dietary fiber
Beneo, Cosucra, and Sensus have submitted a joint Citizen Petition to the FDA requesting the addition of chicory inulin to the list of dietary fiber.
New analytical method identifies adulterated St John’s wort products
Almost 40% of a sample of 37 St John’s wort products may be adulterated with synthetic dyes and/or uncharacteristic flavonoids, says a new study.
Mango could help maintain gut bacteria at risk from high-fat diets
Mango consumption could help prevent the loss of beneficial gut bacteria caused by a high fat diet, according to research on mice.
DolCas self-affirms GRAS status for BCM-95
The BCM-95 turmeric extract is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) for use in foods, dietary supplements and medical foods, says DolCas Biotech, which markets the ingredient.
Frankfurt, 28 November, 2016
NutraIngredients picks final sports nutrition congress line-up
A controversial Oxford University ketones spin-off; GSK Nutrition on new EU caffeine regulations; and a sports nutrition veteran on what the ‘mainstreaming’ of sports nutrition really means are highlights of a 1-day event in Frankfurt in November.