Following an application from Gelita AG, submitted via the Competent Authority of Germany, the Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies was asked to deliver an opinion on the scientific substantiation of a health claim related to collagen hydrolysate and maintenance of joint health.
Excessive calcium intake, more than the recommended daily dose, can play a role in increasing the risk of bone fracture, claimed a recent Swedish study against the common belief that suggests elder people, especially above 50, to take calcium supplements in order to maintain the bone health.
Beauty products based on collagen are already established in Asia, and collagen has been exceptionally successful in a variety of functional foods and nutraceuticals.
Algatechnologies announced its AstaPure® brand has obtained GRAS (generally recognized as safe) status from the FDA for use in food and beverages applications.
Life expectancies are increasing around the world, resulting in a higher number of women reaching menopause. As they age and estrogen declines, women experience climacteric complaints and hot flashes, which may be accompanied by weight gain and skin wrinkling and, in later years, osteoporosis and atherosclerosis.
Research supports new health advantages for well-established vitamins, minerals, pre- and probiotics, and omega fatty acids. Such health conditions range from weight management and eye health to cognition and cancer risk reduction.