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(05/16/2012)

EFSA has approved the following Health Claim for vitamin E: "Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress".
The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source of vitamin E as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.

(05/16/2012)

Lutein and zeaxanthin may protect the lens of the eye from oxidative stress and reduce the risk of cataracts, says a new study.
The protective effects of lutein or zeaxanthin were reported to be similar to those of vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol).

(05/07/2012)

Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is safe for use in foods at doses of 3-5.5g per day, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has afirmed in an opinion broadly welcomed by a key player even if novel foods approval remains elusive.

(04/24/2012)

 In 2011 Vitae Caps decided to chagne its corportate identity. Its new name, Vitae Naturals, reflects its aim to create top-of-the-range, extremely pure and natural products that not only enhance people's health and well-being but also add value to the company and its customers, using raw materials and processes that support environmental conservation.

(04/03/2012)

Daily consumption products containing soy isoflavones could help to significantly reduce blood pressure across the general population, acorrding to a new study.
 

(03/23/2012)

Isoflavones from soy may reduce the frequency of hot flashes by 21%, according to a meta-analysis of 17 clinical trials.

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