The safety of the popular herbal supplement ephedra has once again
been confirmed, according to a study by researchers at Columbia and
Harvard universities.
Frulatte Foods has launched a new range of convenient and
nutritional smoothies offering people a healthy alternative to
traditional fast food. The drinks are designed to offer an energy
boost and supply a range of important nutrients,...
The overall downturn in the US vitamins and minerals market took
its toll on third quarter sales and profits at Nutrition 21, the
producer of chromium-based supplements.
The increased demand for natural vitamin E will be the strongest
driver in the growth of the European vitamin E market, according to
new research from international market consultant Frost &
Sullivan.
Florida-based dietary supplement company Go2Pharmacy has launched a
new nutrition product, Lean Protein Bites. The food is high in
protein and low in carbohydrate, and comes in three sugar-free
flavours.
Arriba is a new nutritional energy bar designed specifically for
the Hispanic population, according to its creator, Michael Sanchez,
co-founder of the Balance Bar business.
An increase in health awareness and the consumer trend towards
snacking has driven dairy volume sales to an all time high, claims
a recent survey from market analysts Euromonitor International.
Research shows that daily supplements of a form of yeast
beta1,3-glucan may stimulate the immune system of mice to
significantly reduce mortality from a lethal anthrax spore
infection.
British babies with eczema are taking part in a project to test
whether supplements containing probiotic gut bacteria can help to
improve their symptoms.
NutraStar said last week that its scientists have received a second
diabetes patent, proving the effects of its stabilised rice bran
derivatives in reducing blood glucose levels, glycosylated
hemoglobin levels and improving insulin...
Products made by Perrigo will be the first nutritional supplements
to receive the new dietary supplements certificate launched by NSF
International , the US-based supplier of risk-management services
in public health and safety.
Scientists have determined that the body's overall response to salt
is genetically determined, and there is overwhelming evidence that
multiple genes are involved.
