Vitamin E could help ease the pain of stiff muscles after exercise,
according to a recent study presented at this week's Experimental
Biology conference in New Orleans.
Almonds can substantially reduce the level of bad cholesterol,
protect against heart disease and protect the body's cells from
damage, according to research presented at a conference in the US
this week. But another study also...
New research from the US suggests that extracts of red berries, and
in particular chokeberry, can help protect the arteries from
dangerous free radicals.
A compound found in the spice turmeric could help slow the
progression of the debilitating disease multiple sclerosis (MS),
according to preliminary studies on rats.
People suffering from the disabling disease multiple sclerosis (MS)
could help slow the rate of cognitive decline by taking the popular
herbal supplement Ginkgo biloba, according to research published
last week.
The US Department of Agriculture is expected to be asked at
upcoming consumer input sessions why soy milk has not been included
in school lunch choices.
Scottish farmers who have until recently ignored the potentially
lucrative herb market, could soon respond to the growing interest
in medicinal herbs thanks to a recent research grant, reports
The Scotsman.
The manufacturer of Zicam Cold Remedy and Zicam Allergy Relief
announced a drop in net sales for the first quarter to $5.06
million (€5.69m), compared to $6,472 million in the same period
last year.
Women over the age of 65 who took vitamin D had nearly one-third
less risk of dying from heart disease as women who did not take the
supplements, according to research presented at the American Heart
Association's Asia Pacific...
The US-based nutritional supplements manufacturer has presented
evidence at the recentExperimental Biology's Annual Scientific
Conference in New Orleans which suggests the role played by
chromium picolinate supplementation in...
Nature's Sunshine Products, the US herb and vitamin manufacturer,
reported a 7 per cent drop in sales for the first quarter ended 31
March 2002. Sales revenue was $75.9 million (€85.3m) compared to
$81.7 million for the same...
PepsiCo reported a 14 per cent increase in first-quarter net
income, citing strength in its largest divisions, Frito-Lay and
Pepsi-Cola in North America. There was also a very strong quarter
from energy drink brand, Gatorade.
A study by the National Cancer Institute, presented this week at
the Experimental Biology 2002 meeting in New Orleans, shows that
even moderate caloric restriction reduced by 60 per cent the number
of precancerous intestinal polyps...
Consuming a milk formula high in carbohydrates during the critical
early weeks of postnatal life causes permanent changes in
metabolism making the infants more likely to develop obesity in
later years, finds a study by University...
The Asian plum or umeboshi could be the next natural product to
help treat cardiac diseases, according to reseach presented at this
week's meeting of the American Physiological Society.
Medifast, the US nutritional food manufacturer, has launched
Medifast Plus For Diabetics, a range of soy-based meal replacement
products which includes shakes, bars, soups, oatmeal and
ready-to-drink products.
Chemi Nutraceuticals has introduced a new, totally soluble
alpha-glyceryl phosphoryl choline (A-GPC) specialty product, for
use in sports nutrition and anti-ageing nutritional supplements.
Sales at US-based nutritional supplement manufacturer NBTY
increased by 12 per cent in the second quarter to $252 million,
helping next profits to rise by 43 per cent to $26 million.
Patients suffering from type 2 diabetes are to be the focus of a
new study sponsored by supplement producer Nutrition 21. The
company wants to evaluate the effects of its recently-patented
chromium picolinate and biotin supplement,...
A new weight loss supplement which is being marketed as an
alternative to allegedly dangerous herbs such as ephedra and ma
huang has been launched in the US state of Florida.
Cranberries are the fruit with the greatest antioxidant properties,
according to a number of studies presented this week at the
Experimental Biology 2002 meeting and at the 223rd national meeting
of the American Chemical Society earlier...
The Indian army has turned to traditional herbal remedies to help
combat the harsh conditions on the Siachen glacier, the world's
highest and coldest battlefield.
The Hemp Industries Association (HIA) in the US said it was
confident that the Court of Appeals would uphold its claim that the
Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA's) attempt to ban nutritious
hemp foods was illegal and...
The Wild Blueberry Association of North America (WBANA) is
launching a consumer marketing campaign to educate the consumer
about the potential health benefits of "blue" fruits, such as wild
blueberries. The campaign highlights...
Tomatoes have long been known to be a good source of lycopene, the
phytochemical which makes them red but which also has significant
antioxidant properties. Now new research has shown that this
antioxidant power can be boosted even...
Corn Products International, one of the world's largest corn
refiners and a major supplier of food ingredients, reported a five
per cent decline in first quarter earnings, with net sales for the
period down from $454 million...
The Australia New Zealand Food Authority (ANZFA) has warned users
of the infant formula Portagen to stop using the product following
the revelation last week that the product was linked to the death
of a premature infant.
The British company has signed an agreement with Pilot, a US-based
specialty pharmaceutical company, to source and process the
specialty oil ingredients used in its botanical drugs and OTC
products.
A new report estimates that there will be significant, sustained
growth in America's natural and organic foods categories for
several years to come owing to the "mainstreaming" of the sector
currently worth $15 billion...
New Zealand's biggest company, the dairy foods processor Fonterra,
is backing a medical consortium to develop milk-based "bioactives",
in the aim of gaining a share in the global functional foods
market, reported the...
A team of cancer researchers at John Hopkins University have
identified a new gene, which could help explain the dietary links
to prostate cancer. The gene could have a vital role in the
breakdown of fatty acids found in dairy products...
Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center have identified
a protein that enables the body to overcome resistance to the
hormone leptin - the findings could help scientists move one step
closer to creating a drug therapy...
Leading Brands, the Canadian food and beverage brand management
company, is launching a range of Optimized Performance drinks,
designed to enhance hydration and performance in athletes.
There is controversy in Britain's medical world over the
government's new backing of Heinz canned products, which will be
labelled as counting towards the recommended daily intake of fruit
and vegetables. The British Dietetic...
Novartis, the Swiss pharmaceuticals group, has reported a 20 per
cent rise in first-quarter profits, exceeding analysts' forecasts,
however this was largely a result of strong growth in
pharmaceuticals and US business, while...
Lipitor, the cholesterol-cutter which is said to be the
biggest-selling pharmaceutical product in the world, helped boost
first quarter sales at Pfizer.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned of the risk
from Enterobacter sakazakii infections in hospitalised
newborn infants fed powdered infant formulas.
Italian pharmaceutical group Sigma-Tau has created a new US
subsidiary, Sigma-Tau US, which will group together its three
separate North American businesses for the first time.
Scientists in China are hoping that a new genetic technique will
allow them to discover exactly how many of the traditional herbal
remedies so favoured by the Chinese effect the body.
The continued future of Florida-based producer of weight management
products Health & Nutrition Systems has been called into
question following a substantial downturn in profits in 2001.
First quarter sales at pharmaceutical giant Roche were up 5 per
cent in Swiss franc terms to SFr7.4 billion (€5m), with good
performances from the group's other divisions more than offsetting
a decline at the vitamins arm.