date:Sep 05, 2012
er area of conflict is the proliferation of health-related claims which connect consumption of specific food product with some health benefit. Some products go so far as to state or imply that the food in question is clinically proven to cure/prevent some ailment. The FDA is now demanding substantial scientific evidence to permit such claims. Claims that have been questioned include anti-oxidant and immunity boosting properties, cholesterol reduction, cancer prevention, heart health, probiotics