Proposal to reschedule levomefolate (levomefolic acid)Limited timeframe to object (22 July 2022) Dear members At its 68th meeting on 26th April, the Medicines Classification Committee (MCC) discussed a proposal to reschedule Levomefolic acid, also known as 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF), the biologically active form of folate and the form found in circulation in the human body. This […]
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We all know about green-washing, where companies claim their products are more environmentally-friendly than they really are. But few people are aware of ‘vegan-washing’. Nor was Absolute Essential’s Founder and Director Dr Bo Hendgen (DO ND) until she embarked upon the process of gaining vegan certification for the company and its entire product line. Absolute
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Importers of dietary supplements or ingredients used for dietary supplements must register as a food importer under the Food Act 2014 and meet food safety requirements The Food Act is a critical piece of legislation for all who operate in the food industry and you need to be aware of what it means to you.
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Call for data for additives in food supplements Deadline 28 February
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Hugh Collins [email protected] A natural health expert says recent academic research sceptical of fish oil products, has taken too narrow a view. The research undertaken by two authors from the University of Auckland Medical School, claims there is little evidence for health benefits from fish-oil products. The pair examined results of 18 randomised control trials
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MEDIA RELEASE 21 February 2014 ‘Exciting’ German Research Finds Fish Oil May Benefit the Aging Brain German research has found that a higher intake of fish oil rich in long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-n3-FA) may benefit the ageing brain. This has significant implications for helping to prevent Alzheimer’s disease and maintaining general cognitive functions in
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MEDIA RELEASE 13 December 2013 Horopito, a native New Zealand plant, has attracted international interest and acclaim for its therapeutic properties that are effective in the treatment of thrush. Research undertaken by the ReGenera Research Group of Milan in conjunction with the University of Milan, Italy, found Horopito plant extract, marketed as Kolorex®, is very
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MEDIA RELEASE 14 October 2013 In response to a study, “Effects of Vitamin D Supplements on Bone Mineral Density: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis,” conducted by the University of Auckland. Auckland University’s claim that Vitamin D does not improve bone health, based on a review of previous studies is biased and misleading. The review covers
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MEDIA RELEASE 19 September 2013 OMEGA-3 HELPS CHILDREN TO SLEEP Taking an omega-3 oil capsule could ease sleepless nights for children and their parents. A new study shows that consumption of Omega-3 food or supplements could help to improve sleep quality in children. The research project carried out by Oxford University used both epidemiological data
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12/7/13 “Plasma Phospholipid Fatty Acids and Prostate Cancer Risk in the Select Trial” – published online in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. The study suggests men with high levels of Omega-3 fatty acids in their blood might have a higher risk of prostate cancer. Natural Products New Zealand’s Executive Director, Alison Quesnel, says
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