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P&G bags Merck consumer health unit for €3.4 bn

Procter & Gamble will buy Merck KGaA’s consumer health unit for €3.4 billion euros – as the FMCG giant looks stem falling revenue by betting on vitamin ranges that have shown stable growth.

EGCG warning: EFSA safety assessment suggests green tea supplements should come with warning

While the catechin content of green tea infusions and similar drinks are generally safe there may be health concerns when taken as a food supplement, says a report from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

Chr. Hansen harness pharma knowhow in probiotic pact to address allergies

Chr. Hansen has announced plans to collaborate with Prota Therapeutics in a partnership looking into developing a probiotic approach to address peanut allergies.

Study grant to open new door for antioxidants in role of lessening CVD risk in diabetic young women

A research study that is just getting under way will look at the effects of antioxidants in maintaining vascular health and lessening cardiovascular disease risk among younger women with Type 1 diabetes.

Algalif taps on Iceland’s positive image among consumers to make its astaxanthin stand out

Among the many natural astaxanthin players on the market, Icelandic company Algalif is betting on a sustainability message, as well as the positive images of its home country, to stand out in the crowd.

Vitamin D and omega-3 together may help mental illness

Vitamin D and omega-3 could work together to improve cognitive function and social behaviour with particular relevance for battling ADHD, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, say researchers.