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‘Striking lack of evidence’ for sports product claims

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 19 July 201220 July 2012

The claims of sports products, such as drinks and footwear, suffer from a “striking lack of evidence” according to a […]

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NZ caffeine toxicity calls include worries about pets

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 18 January 201220 January 2012

Not only humans have trouble with overdosing on caffeine — New Zealand’s  National Poisons Centre has had five calls about […]

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Briefing: Dietary supplements – the good, the bad and the ineffectual

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 20 November 200924 November 2009

Dietary supplements are an increasingly common part of our lives, but should they be? A sophisticated, multibillion dollar industry exists […]

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Are ultra-high caffeine drinks bad for children?

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 22 October 200922 October 2009

Controversy has met release onto the market of several brands of ultra-high caffeine ‘energy shot’ drinks. The shots contain as […]

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