Sustainability NGOs back Cameroon cultivation of African cherry tree
06-May-2013 - Two NGOs responsible for safeguarding plants and forests have positively reviewed the harvesting practices of a prostate-benefitting botanical harvested in Cameroon.
Warning letters show companies still vague on nature of website language
01-May-2013 - Now, almost 20 years after DSHEA became law, some companies seem to be just starting to get the message that the regulations governing health claims language don’t apply just to product labels. Websites are fair game, too, and can form easy pickings for regulators.
Omega-3 may offer cancer benefit – especially in certain breast cancers
25-Apr-2013 - Omega-3 fatty acids and their metabolite products may be effective at blocking the growth of cancers – and could be especially effective at inhibiting growth of triple-negative breast cancer tumours, say researchers.
Omega-3s for clot prevention: EPA for men, DHA for women?
16-Apr-2013 - Men and women may benefit from different types of omega-3 fatty acid supplements to reduce their risk of stroke or heart attacks linked to blood clots, says a new study from Australia.
The forgotten vitamin: ‘K2 has not even begun to realize its potential’
03-Apr-2013 - Is 2013 the year for vitamin K2 in the US? A breakthrough study and growing awareness over deficiency point to progress, but consumer awareness is still growing in baby steps for ‘the most fascinating of all vitamins’, says a leading supplier.
There’s no such thing as a ‘miracle food’ warn experts
03-Apr-2013 - Researchers and global media should better consider the validity of single scientific studies that report on supposed ‘miracle foods’ in addition to considering that people do not eat foods or nutrients in isolation, warn researchers.
Vitamin E tocotrienol shows breast health benefits: Mouse data
01-Apr-2013 - Vitamin E tocotrienols from annatto may slow the development and reduce the number and size of breast tumors, suggests new data from lab mice.
Vitamin D supplements may yield immune benefits in healthy people: Study
26-Mar-2013 - Improving levels of vitamin D in the blood via supplementation could help to fight of disease by affecting gene expression and boosting the immune system, say researchers.
Vitamin E anti-cancer mechanism mooted by researchers
15-Mar-2013 - The supposed anti-cancer effects of vitamin E have been long suggested. Now researchers believe they may have identified a key mechanism behind these properties.
A red revolution: As the science grows for lycopene, will the market follow?
15-Mar-2013 - Lycopene has a growing reputation among the carotenoids, but have we started to see a red revolution in the market? In this special edition article, NutrIngredients asks where the science and the market data stand on the tomato compound.
Pterostilbene and ergothioneine: A rich man-poor man story of antioxidant marketing
15-Mar-2013 - With antioxidants that are relatively new to the market, strong scientific evidence backing benefits and modes of action is crucial to constructing a coherent ingredient story, experts say. The tale of two antioxidants, ergothioneine and pterostilbene, illustrates the point.
AHP moves ahead with cannabis monograph
14-Mar-2013 - As questions swirl around the nutraceutical potential of cannabis products (and their regulatory status), the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia is moving ahead with the production of a cannabis monograph with support from a nascent cannabis company.
Bitter melon may offer 'exciting' cancer promise
13-Mar-2013 - Bitter melon juice may prevent the development of pancreatic cancer by cutting off the fuel supply to cancerous cells, according to new data.
Omega-3 supplements could prevent skin cancer: Study
28-Feb-2013 - Consumption of omega-3 rich fish oils could help to protect against skin cancer, according to new findings from the UK.
Noncompliant use of testimonials remains durable feature of supplements business
19-Feb-2013 - Regulations regarding how dietary supplement manufacturers can use testimonials to market their products have been on the books for many years now. But judging from recent warning letters and enforcement actions, many companies still aren’t getting the message.
Natural products can equal drug effects, but the odds are low say researchers
14-Feb-2013 - Certain combinations of natural products can be as effective as man-made drugs in acting against specific diseases. But the chances of finding an effective combination could be as low as below 3%, according to new research data.
Be flattered, not threatened, by increased medical scrutiny of products
12-Feb-2013 - The dietary supplements industry should be encouraged and not threatened by increased scrutiny of its products by the mainstream medical community, because it means they are taking the products – and the questions from their patients – seriously.
Isoflavone supplements may reduce breast cancer risk
07-Feb-2013 - Women taking supplements containing isoflavones may have a lower risk of breast cancer, with high content supplements consistently linked with reduced risk, says a new analysis from Canada.
Milk thistle compound backed for UV skin protection
04-Feb-2013 - Silibinin, a major active compound from milk thistle extract, could help to protect against UV-induced skin cancer, according to new research.
Berries high anthocyanin content may not make it past the mouth, warn researchers
04-Feb-2013 - The potential health benefits from the high content of anthocyanin compounds found in many berries could be nullified by saliva in the mouth, according to new research.