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Dietary Supplements and Cardiovascular Health: Getting to the Heart of Omega-3 Claims
January 28th 2011While a wealth of scientific evidence demonstrates the beneficial role of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) for general wellness and multiple health conditions, the strongest evidence by far is in the area of cardiovascular health.
EFSA and Probiotics: Gut Response
January 28th 2011Editor’s Note: On December 2, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA; Parma, Italy) held a meeting in Amsterdam with the intention of clarifying its process of reviewing Article 13 and Article 14 health claims, specifically those concerning gut and immune health. The probiotics community was well represented at the meeting, which was led by members of EFSA’s Dietetic Products, Nutrition, and Allergies (NDA) panel. Below are reflections from the meeting from representatives of probiotics specialist Danisco A/S (Denmark).
Dietary Supplement Marketing and the EU: Putting the Squeeze on Health Claims
January 28th 2011It is a difficult time to be operating in the European functional foods space. Ingredient suppliers in particular have endured months of nervous anticipation as they wait for European Food Safety Authority (EFSA; Parma, Italy) opinions on health claims being assessed under the Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation (EU Regulation EC/1924/2006).
NPA Announces New Strategy to Educate Congress on Supplements
January 26th 2011As part of its efforts to keep Congressional offices informed about the latest news, research, and trends in dietary supplements and natural products, the Natural Products Association (NPA; Washington, DC) has begun e-mailing a Fact of the Week to Congressional staffers.
Baker Dillon President Joins Clovis Chamber of Commerce
January 25th 2011Karena K. Dillon, president of Clovis, CA-based Baker Dillon Group, an award-winning nutraceutical brand marketing, advertising, and public relations firm, has been appointed to the Clovis Chamber of Commerce. Dillon will also serve on the Chamber’s sponsorship development committee.
Blueberry Products Actually Contain No Blueberries
January 21st 2011An investigative report from Food Investigations reveals that many name-brand products claiming to contain real blueberries actually mimic their appearance with artificial colors, partially-hydrogenated oils, and high fructose corn syrup.