Herbal supplement effective at treating menopause, study finds
A supplement made from the herb black cohosh has been found to be an effective alternative treatment to oestrogen for women suffering from the menopause.
Archives for March 27, 2002
Martek extends DHA presence with OmegaTech buy
Martek Biosciences Corporation is to buy docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) producer OmegaTech, giving it a further foothold in the growing market for fortified foods. Martek said it would become the world leader in fermentation-derived DHA as a result of the...
US panel calls for more funding for CAM research
The White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy (WHCCAMP), established by former President Clinton, said most alternative treatments "have not yet been scientifically studied and found to be safe and effective."
Return to the black for Omega Protein
Omega Protein Corporation, the leading producer of Omega-3 fish oil and specialty fish meal products in the US, has reported net profits of $3.9 million (€4.5m) for 2001, a welcome return to the black after losses of $16.7 million the previous year.
New pre-natal supplement launched
The Ther-Rx subsidiary of US-based KV Pharmaceuticalhas launched PrimaCare, a new prescription nutritional supplement with essential fatty acids for pre- and post-natal women.
Joshua Tree launches weight loss supplements
Joshua Tree, the former construction company which recently completed the acquisition of American Health & Diet Centers (AHDC), has released three new weight loss products designed to meet demand for dieting products in the summer period.
CRN omega-3 guidelines open to comment
After a year of discussion and deliberation, the Omega-3 Working Group of the US-based Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has approved a draft voluntary monograph for omega-3 EPA and DHA. The document will now be circulated for review and comment...
Energy supplements have broad appeal, research shows
The US market for energy supplements is estimated to be worth more than $1.2 billion (€1.37bn) in retail sales in 2001, and while young, male consumers are the target audience for most energy supplement producers, market research group Mintel has...
Link explored between nutrition and benign prostate disease
A recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition explored the connections between nutrition and the risk of developing benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in a large group of male health professionals. Benign prostate disease is...