Japan’s Theravalues Clinical Trial Claims Curcumin Benefits For Common Cold
Executive Summary
Japanese curcumin specialist Theravalues claims to have found via a randomized clinical trial that its Theracurmin and Theracurmin Super dietary supplements can help alleviate some symptoms of the common cold. “However, the level of evidence is weak,” they warn. “Additionally, because the study was based on the reporting of subjective cold-like symptoms, it is was unclear whether the symptoms were actual subjective symptoms caused by an upper respiratory tract infection.”
You may also be interested in...
French Authority Asks For More Data On Turmeric Supplements After Hepatitis Cases Reported
Following reports of side-effects linked to turmeric supplement use in France and Italy, the former's Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) is asking manufacturers selling turmeric supplements in the country to provide additional bioavailability data. ANSES is concerned that new formulations are pushing consumers over the recommended daily intake limit set by the European Food Safety Authority.
Curcumin Touted For Oral Health Gets EFSA Novel Food Nod
In its latest batch of novel food assessments, the European Food Safety Authority gave the nod to a curcumin supplement touted for its oral health benefits, but rejected applications for flowering plant Tongkat Ali and water lentil Wolffia globosa.
Prestige Expands UK Eye Care Range In Response To Consumer Demand
A “great consumer response” to TheraTears in the UK leads Prestige Consumer Healthcare to add TheraTears 5-in-1 Irritation and Redness eye drops to the range.