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Metcalfe’s Law Applied to Certification Marks

January 30, 2026

Foundational Concepts: Understanding Metcalfe’s Law and Network Effects Metcalfe’s Law, formulated by Robert Metcalfe, co-inventor of Ethernet, posits that the value of a telecommunications network is proportional to the square of the number of connected users [1]. This fundamental principle has become central to understanding digital platform economics and network-based business models. The law suggests that as a network grows, its utility and value increase exponentially rather than...

Toxic Heavy Metals in Food: Why Awareness Is Rising

January 29, 2026

Toxic Heavy Metals in Food: Why Awareness Is Rising DOWNLOAD PDF; Abstract Toxic heavy metals in food—including lead, cadmium, arsenic, nickel, aluminum, and mercury—represent an escalating public health concern that has transitioned from a primarily academic and regulatory issue to a matter of significant consumer awareness and market consequence. This comprehensive literature review examines the rising awareness of heavy metal contamination in food systems through multiple dimensions: the...

Can the Ketogenic Diet Help With Fertility?

July 4, 2023

Abstract Background: Infertility affects 15% of the population globally, with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) representing the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. Insulin resistance and obesity significantly impair fertility outcomes in both sexes. Emerging evidence suggests that ketogenic diet may improve fertility through metabolic and hormonal mechanisms. Objective: This comprehensive literature review synthesizes current evidence on the efficacy, mechanisms, and...

How Effective is a Paleo Diet for Weight Loss?

June 12, 2023

  The paleo diet, inspired by the eating habits of our hunter-gatherer ancestors, has gained popularity in recent years as a natural and effective way to lose weight. According to one study, by the State University of New York (SUNY) somewhere between 1 and 3 million people in the US follow the paleo diet at any given time.   By focusing on unprocessed, nutrient-dense foods, the paleo diet can help individuals shed stubborn pounds and improve their overall health. This...

Keto Claims on Products in Canada

February 23, 2023

Some sections of Canada´s food labeling laws seemingly prohibit the labeling or advertising of Keto claims on products in Canada and for certain foods destined for the Keto Diet or other low-carb diets.

Keto Claims on Products in Mexico

February 23, 2023

For health food brands that operate within the Keto diet niche, the lack of prohibitions related to mentioning the Keto diet or "low-carb claims" on packaging offers an opportunity to directly connect with a growing segment of the consumer base who is interested in losing weight and eating a healthier diet. Though there may be a few challenges related to threshold values as they pertain to total fat values, most health food and Keto food brands should find they are below those values or...

El Etiquetado de Productos Keto en México

February 23, 2023

Para las marcas de alimentos saludables que operan dentro del nicho de la dieta Keto, la falta de prohibiciones relacionadas con la mención de la dieta Keto o las "afirmaciones bajas en carbohidratos" en los envases ofrece la oportunidad de conectarse directamente con un segmento creciente de la base de consumidores que está interesada en perder peso y comer una dieta más saludable

Rules and Regulations: Keto Claims on Products in Argentina

February 23, 2023

None of the relevant food labeling laws and legislation in Argentina specifically mention the word Keto, nor do they specifically regulate against the use of low-carb claims on food packaging. However, the recently passed frontal labeling law could impair certain food companies that market high-fat products in the Argentinian market.

El Etiquetado de Productos Keto en Argentina

February 23, 2023

Ninguna de las leyes o legislaciones de etiquetado de alimentos relevantes en Argentina mencionan específicamente la palabra Keto, ni regulan específicamente contra el uso de declaraciones de bajo contenido de carbohidratos en los envases de alimentos.

Keto Rules and and Regulations in Australia

February 23, 2023

In Australia, there is no established official "Keto" or "Low-Carb" food classification by the FSANZ (Food Standards Australia New Zealand). The Keto rules and regulations in Australia and other food standards do not mention the word Keto, nor do they specifically mention low-carb claims.