In Brief: Dietary calcium and hypertension risk
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Dietary calcium and hypertension risk: FDA denies a petition from the International Dairy Foods Association asking the agency to authorize a health claim for the relationship between dietary calcium intake and the risk of hypertension. In July 11 letter, FDA concludes that "there is not significant scientific agreement among experts...that the relationship between diets high in calcium and reduced risk of hypertension is supported by the available evidence." The association filed the petition on Nov. 1, 1995...
You may also be interested in...
Supplement GMP Warning Letters Make Modest Debut In 2010
Finalization of a settlement between the Federal Trade Commission and Rexall Sundown regarding unsupported cellulite treatment claims for the firm's Cellasene dietary supplement hinges upon approval of two related class action settlements pending in California and Florida, according to FTC
People In Brief
Perrigo promotes in pricing, planning
Supplement GMP Warning Letters Make Modest Debut In 2010
Finalization of a settlement between the Federal Trade Commission and Rexall Sundown regarding unsupported cellulite treatment claims for the firm's Cellasene dietary supplement hinges upon approval of two related class action settlements pending in California and Florida, according to FTC