UAE officials move to ban health risk 'fake herbal supplements'
Health officials in the United Arab Emirates have moved to clamp down on 11 'dangerous' supplements, which they say pose a serious health risk to the public.
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Cuban sugarcane ingredient gaining traction in Korea for weight, heart and anti-ageing benefits
A series of Korean studies have discovered the potential of a Cuban ingredient in helping to minimise the risk of a range of health concerns, including heart problems.
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WATCH: Probiotics in China — ‘The market is set to explode’
The probiotics sector is forecast to soar by 23% in China to 2020 and even greater long-term growth beckons if the industry unites to better educate consumers and regulators.
Vitamin D supplementation 'essential' for Chinese osteoporosis patients in South East Asia: Study
One in four Chinese women with post-menopausal osteoporosis (PMO) living in the tropics are vitamin D-deficient, a Malaysian study has reported.
Protein intake above recommended level may benefit bone health, says study
Though protein is popular among consumers as a nutrient for muscles, researchers at George Mason University review existing literature on its benefit for the bones and hip fracture prevention. They found that consuming more than recommended dietary...
Australian regulator to take sole control of supplements advertising complaints regime
Australian regulator the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) will become the sole overseer of complaints about supplement advertising from next year.
Enhanced vitamin A banana fruit a 'world first' say Australian academics
Australian researchers have created the world's first golden orange-fleshed banana, which is rich in pro-vitamin A and will help tackle micronutrient deficiency in Uganda.