Cabinet Expert Scientifique et Réglementaire
Cabinet Expert Scientifique et Réglementaire
Last update 7 December 2020. In January 2019, the Cannabis sativa L. and Cannabidiol / Cannabinoids entries were clarified in the Novel Food catalogue available on the European Commission website. With regard to the plant for any use, it is …
This double-blind, randomized and controlled trial aimed to determine the effects of curcumin administered with piperine (to optimize absorption) on symptoms of patients with COVID-19 in addition to conventional treatment. Subjects received curcumin (525 mg) with piperine (2.5 mg) in …
This 28-day randomized, double-blind and controlled trial aimed to determine whether virgin coconut oil (VCO) could be used as an adjunct prophylaxis to prevent the progression of symptoms among suspect or probable cases of COVID-19 (n = 63 adults) in …
This meta-analysis examined the effects of orange juice on cardiovascular risk factors. The aim of the authors was to assess the effects of orange juice on major cardiometabolic markers, including anthropometric indices, blood pressure, lipid profile, inflammation, and glycemic control …
After an EFSA opinion published in January 2021, a Commission Implementing Regulation (2021/882) has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union to authorize the consumption of dried Tenebrio molitor larva. The authorization has been delivered to the …
The 11th June 2021, EFSA has published an uncommon position on a health claim application, with a positive opinion for an application related to the gastrointestinal benefits of kiwifruit. This application has been submitted by Zespri International Limited. The applicant …
According to the procedure under Article 8 of Regulation (EC) 1925/2006, EFSA has assessed the relationship between alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) and the risk of insulin autoimmune syndrome (IAS). The Panel concludes that the consumption of ALA added to foods, including food …
On 20 May 2021, the European Commission launched a consultation (until 17 June 2021) on a draft regulation as regards monacolins from red yeast rice, according to article 8 of Regulation (EC) 1925/2006 and following the opinion of EFSA in 2018. This draft regulation …
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted on 100 outdoor workers living in a polluted urban European area (Milan) receiving either 250 mg/day of commercially available polyphenol-enriched dietary supplement (Zeropollution® from Monteloeder) of 4 standardized herbal extracts: Olea europaea leaf, …
This randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled and crossover study examined the effects of an onion extract containing concentrated cysteine sulfoxides (at least 6%) on sleep quality. 30 healthy adults have been enrolled and received a placebo or the extract (1500 mg, providing …
This randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group clinical trial was conducted on 28 patients with acne vulgaris (age 19–39 years) receiving either 1.0 × 1010 CFU/day of Lactobacillus plantarum CJLP55 or placebo for 12 weeks. The results show that CJLP55 supplement …