Additives in Medical News

Fresh-Meat Additives May Be Dangerous for Kidney Patients

... THURSDAY, July 23 (HealthDay News) -- additives used to "enhance" uncooked meat and poultry can ... grams of protein; five of the 25 products with additives had 692 milligrams or more of potassium per 100 ... Most foods that had phosphate and potassium additives reported them on the labels, but eight of the 25 ...

Daisy Brand(R) Cottage Cheese Invites Americans to Freshen Up Your Fridge

... don't realize that many foods contain unnecessary additives and preservatives," said Kim Galeaz, registered ... and minerals, and have fewer preservatives and additives than most other foods. Fruits, vegetables and ... and is made with only natural ingredients - no additives or preservatives. Visit ....

Salty Chicken Doesn't Fly: New Survey Reveals Shoppers Feel Deceived By 'Natural' Labeling of Saltwater-Injected Poultry

... chicken labeled as "natural" should contain no additives or preservatives; 82.4% believe that fresh ... "100% Natural" with saltwater or any other additives and we will maintain this commitment to ... and turkey products free of preservatives, additives or injected sodium enhancers. Based in ...

China-Biotics, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results

... customers to supply probiotics as bulk additives for dairy products Third Quarter 2009 ... combined 13.1% of sales a year ago. Sales of bulk additives to commercial customers totaled $1.1 million, or ... growth during the third quarter, as our bulk additives and retail expansion strategies continued to ...

Food Phosphates Might Spur Lung Cancer

... affairs specialist for the International Food additives Council, whose members include manufacturers and ... stated. In the 1990s, phosphate-containing food additives contributed an estimated 470 milligrams a day to ... scientific affairs specialist, International Food additives Council; January 2009, American Journal of ...

Albemarle Reports Record Quarterly Net Sales and Operating Results

... partially offset by declines in the Polymer additives and Fine Chemicals business segments. The Company ... Quarterly Segment Results Polymer additives delivered record net sales for first quarter 2008 ... to improved pricing and higher volumes. Polymer additives segment income for the first quarter of 2008 ...

Albemarle Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results

... year." Quarterly Segment Results Polymer additives recorded net sales for third quarter 2007 of ... primarily to higher volumes and pricing. Polymer additives segment income for third quarter 2007 declined 24 ... 2007 2006 Segment net sales: Polymer additives $232,700 $240,746 $670,969 ...

Food Additives Could Fuel Hyperactivity in Kids

... researchers report. The link between food additives and hyperactivity has long been suspected, but ... of Medicine. "Among them is the notion that food additives induce hyperactivity." Despite this apparent ... of children with ADHD cannot be blamed on food additives alone. "No one factor is solely responsible ...

Niutang Sucralose Patent Litigation Successfully Concluded

... on what we do best - providing the highest quality sweeteners and food additives along with outstanding service to our worldwide customers." Niutang ... in 1969, Niutang's commitment to producing the highest quality food additives at competitive prices has ensured its rapid growth into a leading global ...

Kashi Company Expands With New Island Vanilla(TM) Biscuit Cereal

... no artificial ingredients and is free of highly refined sugars, artificial additives and preservatives. Every serving provides superior nutrition with 48 ... minimally processed, and free of highly refined sugars, artificial additives and preservatives. Kashi(R) brands include: GOLEAN (R) cereals, bars, ...

China-Biotics, Inc. Signs Agreements With Four Additional Food Manufacturers

... Dairy Product Co., Ltd. ("Yulin Dairy") -- to supply probiotics as bulk additives for yogurt and beverage products. Under the one-year agreements, ... Mr. Song said. "In the meantime, we continue to pursue new commercial bulk additives agreements, as well as our Shining retail outlet expansion." About ...

Drink Brewed Tea to Avoid Tooth Erosion

... antioxidants. But, if you do drink tea, experts suggest avoiding additives such as milk, lemon, or sugar because they combine with tea's natural ... carbonated beverages. Instead, drink water, milk, or tea Skip the additives such as sugar, lemon, and milk Drink acidic drinks quickly and ...

CEO of Jurlique Issues Industry Call to Action at Natural Beauty Summit

... beauty industry to work for legislation that would declare some cosmetic additives illegal. He identified parabens and phtalates as additives that should be considered for such a ban. Acknowledging that the natural ...

New Report Underscores Need for Congressional Action to Limit Antibiotic Use in Animal Agriculture

... antibiotics and related drugs used in the United States are used as feed additives for chicken, hogs, and beef cattle. The new report details the many links ... the use of antibiotics that are important in human medicine as animal feed additives within two years. The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment ...

New Study Links Animal Agriculture to More Than 20% of MRSA Infections in the Netherlands

... antibiotics and related drugs used in the United States are used as feed additives for chicken, hogs, and beef cattle. Antibiotics use in pig farms in the ... the use of antibiotics that are important in human medicine as animal feed additives within two years. The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment ...

Citrus juice, vitamin C give staying power to green tea antioxidants

... previously thought. The study compared the effect of various beverage additives on catechins, naturally occurring antioxidants found in tea. Results ... improve bodily absorption." Ferruzzi tested juices, creamers and other additives that are either commonly added to fresh-brewed tea or used to make ...

Resvera Health Rx Launches All-Natural Resveratrol-Based Supplement with Anti-Aging and Disease-Fighting Properties

... benefits are now available in a 100-percent natural supplement called "Resvera Health Rx" http://www.resverahealthrx.com ). With no artificial additives or fillers, this unique formula combines the powerful antioxidants found in Resveratrol along with the heart-healthy benefits of Vitamin D3. Just one ...

Kashi Company Introduces TLC(R) Dark Mocha Almond Chewy Bar

... enable people to achieve optimal health and wellness. Its products are natural, minimally processed, and free of highly refined sugars, artificial additives and preservatives. Kashi(R) brands include: GOLEAN(R) cereals, bars, shakes and waffles; Kashi(R) Heart to Heart(R) cereal, instant oatmeal, ...

Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating Opens Arizona Franchise

... discharged hospital patients, seniors and busy professionals. SSHE meals do not contain: Artificial sweeteners, food dyes, harmful additives or preservatives High fructose corn syrup Hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils (trans fat) Hormones or antibiotics in ...

Food Ingredients Industry Leaders Applaud the Launch of Health ingredients South America

... Helvio Colino, Director of Labonathus . "My summary of the event is totally positive." Mr. Colino is also president of Abiam -- the Brazilian Health additives and Ingredients Industry and Retailing Association -- one of the organizations supporting the event. About the organiser United Business ...

Wake Up & Smell the Coffee

... fructose corn syrup is made from corn, a natural grain product. High fructose corn syrup contains no artificial or synthetic ingredients or color additives and meets the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's requirements for use of the term "natural." While there is general agreement that Americans ...

Diet, Purity of Food Source Could be Keys to Improving Health of Hong Kong Toddlers

... ingredients' nutritive value and their origins, which are essential for ensuring food quality and nutritional benefit. In addition, she said certain additives in toddler growing up milk, such as probiotics, could positively influence digestive health and immunity. (Photo: ...

Kashi Company Debuts Heart to Heart(TM) Whole Grain Crackers

... enable people to achieve optimal health and wellness. Its products are natural, minimally processed, and free of highly refined sugars, artificial additives and preservatives. Kashi(R) brands include: GOLEAN (R) cereals, bars, shakes and waffles; Kashi(R) Heart to Heart (R) cereal, instant oatmeal and ...

Niutang to Expand Sucralose Capacity 66 Percent by 2012

... beverage, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and industrial products. Established in 1969, Niutang's commitment to producing the highest quality food additives at competitive prices has ensured its rapid growth into a leading global manufacturer of aspartame, folic acid, and more recently, sucralose. The ...

China Medicine Corporation Achieves Major Milestone for rADTZ

... aflatoxin detoxifizyme (rADTZ) is also a feed additive, the two licenses gave Co-Win necessary credits in terms of its ability of manufacturing feed additives and therefore further enable Co-Win to be eligible for manufacturing a new feed additive, rADTZ. In addition, with both manufacturing licenses and ...

Common Industrial Chemicals May Not Boost Cancer Risk

... Use of PFOA, PFOS as additives is already being phased out, experts note,,,, WEDNESDAY, April 8 (HealthDay News) -- Typical exposures to chemicals that are found in a ...

Salt Takes Center Stage in Chicken Producer's New Consumer Campaign

... established by its founders, Max and Verda Foster. Foster Farms specializes in fresh, all natural chicken and turkey products free of preservatives, additives or injected sodium enhancers. Based in California's Central Valley, with ranches also in the Pacific Northwest, the company's fresh chicken and ...

Rep. Slaughter Reintroduces Bill to Help Fight Antibiotic Resistance Crisis by Combating Misuse of Antibiotics in Animal Agriculture

... those reviews." The bill would review the safety when antibiotics important in human medicine, such as penicillin and tetracycline, are used as additives to animal feed. "More and more Americans are dying of superbug infections because antibiotic treatment has failed. Overusing antibiotics -- ...

School Lunches Too Fatty and Sugary, Critics Say

... sentiments, a Chicago chef brought to the White House to cook for the Obamas has said that too much of the food available at schools also is high in additives and preservatives. Unhealthy eating at school, these food experts believe, is contributing to the surge in obesity rates among U.S. children. ...

Losing Weight with Chocolate on Valentine's Day

... Research is on going but suggests that chocolate is a great way to deliver the added antioxidant benefits of berries and perhaps other healthy additives like probiotics. In some cases it appears to be the superior way to get these into your body. Dr. Woynarowski says, "This is good news for ...

Common Chemicals May Delay Pregnancy

... Use of PFOS, PFOA as additives is being phased out, researchers note THURSDAY, Jan. 29 (HealthDay News) -- Chemicals known as perfluorinated chemicals, which are ...

Video: Dermatologists Recommend Dietary Supplements for Healthy Skin

... you're safe from the sun's damaging ultraviolet rays. 2) Wash skin gently. Use warm water and avoid long, hot showers; strong soaps and irritating additives in skin creams. 3) Moisturize regularly to replace moisture lost through the winter elements and to add valuable nutrients to your skin. 4) If you ...

Cargill Receives Official Notification From FDA Supporting the Safety of Truvia(TM) Rebiana

... the high-purity products that meet the established criteria and not to all stevia. In June 2008, the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food additives (JECFA) conducted a multi-year review of all the available scientific and clinical data on high purity steviol glycosides, including rebiana. In July ...

Sweet Surprise: Even Former Critics Dispel Long-Held Myths About High Fructose Corn Syrup

... said Dr. White. High fructose corn syrup is made from the natural grain product of corn. It contains no synthetic ingredients or color additives and it meets the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's definition of "natural". No Unique Effects On Metabolism The true cause of the ...

Vertellus Specialties Announces Price Change

... is the #1 global producer of pyridine and picolines, specialty pyridine derivatives, DEET, castor oil derivatives and systems, and citrate polymer additives and systems, and the world's #2 producer of Vitamin B-3. Vertellus benefits from a technically advanced global manufacturing base and has ...

Nordic Naturals Offers Cod Liver Oil Solutions in Response to Recent Vitamin A and Vitamin D Controversy

... our cod liver oil products." Nordic Naturals offers Arctic Cod Liver Oil made exclusively from Arctic Cod with no fish body oil or synthetic additives included. "Nordic Naturals typically averages 650 - 1500 IU of Vitamin A per serving which falls in the low range compared to other manufacturers' ...

Live Chickens on Trucks Could Transmit Dangerous Germs

... door handle. Strains of bacteria collected from the cars were resistant to three antimicrobial drugs used to treat humans and also used as feed additives for broiler poultry. "We were expecting to find some antibiotic-resistant organisms, since it's pretty clear that the transportation conditions ...

New Consumer Health Guide -- 'Pass Up the Poison Plastic, The PVC-Free Guide for Your Family & Home' Released Just in Time for the Holiday Shopping Season

... consumer consciousness and demand for safer, healthier products by purchasing PVC-free products." PVC products often contain dangerous toxic additives such as phthalates, lead, and organotins, which can leach out and pose avoidable dangers to consumers. Many toxic toys recalled over the past few ...

Ashland Completes Acquisition of Hercules

... infrastructure, energy and transportation segments; -- Ashland Aqualon Functional Ingredients, a fast-growing business of specialty additives and functional ingredients derived from renewable resources, and serving personal care, pharmaceuticals, food, construction, transportation and other ...

NaturalNews Posts Audio Interview with Consumer Chemical Expert Debra Lynn Dadd on Bisphenol-A

... offers safe alternatives for health-conscious consumers who wish to limit their exposure to Bisphenol A, household cleaners, personal care product additives and other dangerous chemicals that threaten public health. The interview with Byron Richards reveals a nutritional approach for women suffering ...