Warning Against Diet Supplements for Swine Flu
from CNN
Several associations in the alternative medicine industry have joined forces to warn against non-conventional remedies that claim to cure or prevent swine flu. The warning comes as a number of Internet sites are promoting various products including dietary supplements and black elderberries as possible cures for swine flu. The industry coalition, which includes the Natural Products Association and the American Herbal Products Association, warned in a statement: "We are unaware of any scientific data supporting the use of dietary supplements to treat swine flu." More 
Supplements Contribute Billions to National Economy
from Natural Foods Merchandiser
A new study funded by the Natural Products Foundation reports that not only is the dietary supplements industry growing at a rate that outpaces inflation, it also kicks in more than $60 billion a year to the American economy. Supplements generate more than $20 billion in annual consumer sales, but the industry's overall economic contribution goes well beyond the direct purchase of goods. More
Natural MarketPlace Offers LEED-certified Hotel Accommodations
from Natural Products Association
With hotel options starting at $69/night at Treasure Island and rooms available at the Palazzo—a LEED-certified hotel—affordable and sustainable are the focus for your trip to Natural MarketPlace, July 9-11, 2009 in Las Vegas, NV. Visit www.naturalmarketplaceshow.com/travel to book your hotel. Register today at www.naturalmarketplaceshow.com.
FDA Offers SECG on Cochineal Extract and Carmine
from FDA Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is offering a Small Entity Compliance Guide entitled, "Cochineal Extract and Carmine: Declaration by Name on the Label of All Foods and Cosmetic Products That Contain These Color Additives." Obtain a copy of the SECG here. More
Mobile Food-Safety Labs Get FDA up to Speed
from USA Today
The FDA has hit the road. A month ago, three gleaming white trailers — the Food and Drug Administration's $3 million mobile food-safety lab — rolled into this major port of entry for people and goods coming from Mexico. They joined an alphabet soup of federal agencies sifting through millions of tons of goods in search of drugs, guns, invasive plants and tainted foods. More
SECGs on Uranium, Arsenic Levels in Bottled Water Available
from FDA Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition
Small Entity Compliance Guides for industry from the Food and Drug Administration addressing the allowable levels for the contaminants uranium and arsenic in bottled water are available for small businesses. Get the SECGs at http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/guidance.html. More
FDA Takes Diet Supplement Off the Market
from Time magazine
Government health officials warned dieters and body builders to immediately stop using Hydroxycut, a widely sold supplement linked to cases of serious liver damage and at least one death. More
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How to Buy the Best Organic Foods
from Cooking Light
Americans spent close to $28 billion in 2008 on organic edibles, up from $1 billion in 1990, according to the Organic Trade Association. And organic foods remain an area of growth even with the rising cost of grocery items and tougher economic times. If you’re fueling these double-digit sales, you likely already have your reasons for buying organic. More
How to Get a Good Deal on a Lease
from Inc.
It may be a difficult time to be in business, but it's a good time to find a new space for a business. As with housing, there is a glut of commercial real estate on the market. "Two years ago, it was a whole different market. It was more of a landlord's market," says Andy Fried, a consultant at the Kennesaw State University Small Business Development Center and a commercial landlord himself. "Today, it's all a tenant's market. There are no rules. Asking for 12 months' free rent is not absurd." More
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Diet Low in Vitamins A and C Linked to Asthma and Wheeze
from Medscape Today
Relatively low dietary intakes of vitamins A and C are associated with statistically significant increased odds of asthma and wheeze, according to the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis reported in the online first issue of Thorax. More
Good Nutrition Strongly Linked to Education
from FoodNavigator-USA
Better-educated people tend to spend more money on each calorie, but also choose more nutrient-rich foods, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. Although a link between lack of nutrient uptake and disease has often been highlighted, the finding that education and cost have a role to play in choosing nutritious foods could have important implications for the demographic range of future studies. More
Palm Oil Not a Healthy Substitute for Trans Fats
from Science Daily
Manufacturers are now required to state on food labels the amount of trans fatty acids, also called hydrogenated fats, in packaged foods. Both trans fatty acids and saturated fatty acids are associated with elevated heart disease risk factors. More
U.S. Drafts Rule to Lower CO2 Output from Biofuels
from Reuters
U.S. President Barack Obama's administration issued a draft rule aiming to cut greenhouse gasses emitted by biofuels but confirming his predecessor's target for production of corn-based ethanol. More
Green Becoming a 'Tiebreaker' in Shopping Decisions, Survey Finds
from GreenBiz
Green product attributes are evolving into an important brand differentiator for consumers and can serve as a tiebreaker for shoppers evaluating similar products, according to results of a new study from the Grocery Manufacturers Association and Deloitte. The organizations intercepted more than 6,400 consumers while shopping at 11 national chains and found more than half consider green attributes in their purchasing decisions. More
L-theanine Comes into Focus
from The Los Angeles Times
Loaded with caffeine and taurine to stimulate the central nervous system, energy drinks have become the go-to solution when you need a quick, energizing pick-me-up. But sometimes energy isn't what you need. Concentration and attention can start to fade in the face of those midafternoon doldrums and a host of distractions. Something to perk up the mind and enhance focus would do the trick. More
Vitamin E may Slow Alzheimer's Disease
from Reuters
An analysis of "real-world" clinical data indicates that vitamin E, and drugs that reduce generalized inflammation, may slow the decline of mental and physical abilities in people with Alzheimer's disease over the long term. More
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