BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Electronic personal health records (PHRs) allow patients access to their medical records, self-management tools, and new avenues of communication with their health care providers.
FDA issues guidance on antioxidants. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published guidance to help small companies comply with the labeling of antioxidant products and high potency products. The Small Entity Compliance Guide sets out the agencyâs position âin plain languageâ regarding the use of the nutrient content claims on dietary supplement products.
In 2004, USDA scientists investigated over 100 foods to measure their antioxidant concentration per serving size. Two applesâRed Delicious and Granny Smithâranked 12th and 13th respectively. Antioxidants are disease-fighting compounds. Scientists believe these compounds help prevent and repair oxidation damage that happens during normal cell activity.