Food Fraud and the European Commission
Supply chain disruptions caused by COVID-19 have invited a growing number of unscrupulous fraudsters. The intentional adulteration of food and beverages for economic gain is ... Read more→
Health claims: towards a specific evaluation on claims on botanicals taking into account their traditional use?
More than 2000 health claims on botanicals are currently on hold, waiting for a decision about their evaluation process. After intense discussion, the European Commission ... Read more→
Beneficial effect of active vitamin D supplementation (alfacalcidol) in patients suffering from acne.
This prospective, randomized, controlled and open label trial investigated the serum level of 25 hydroxy vitamin D in acne patients and to assess the efficacy ... Read more→
A clinical trial shows beneficial effects of melatonin on oxidative stress and cardio-metabolic risk
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluated the effects of melatonin administration on metabolic status in 60 diabetic patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). Subjects were allocated ... Read more→