Ephedrine-free supplement launched
Cytodyne Technologies has launched an ephedrine-free version of its Xenadrine supplement, which it claims is the number one weight loss supplement on sale in the US.
Archives for April 7, 2002
Drink up - vitamin C doesn't last for long
A new study by researchers in the US claims that the vitamin C content of popular ready-to-drink brands of orange juice can drop from 45 milligrams per cup to zero within four weeks after opening.
Sentex expands via Natunola deal
Sentex Systems, the Canadian agrifood group, has announced its intention to buy compatriot Natunola Health, a company which develops natural health products from flaxseed and other products.
Ephedra manufacturers implicated in student's death
A US university has filed a petition implicating three dietary supplement manufacturers in the death of one of its students.
Green tea catechins to treat muscle degeneration
The antioxidant properties of green tea could help fight muscle degeneration diseases such as muscular dystrophy, at least according to initial evidence from research carried out on mice
High doses of vitamins can treat genetic diseases - study
More than 50 genetic disorders can be successfully treated with high doses of vitamins, according to a recent article by a professor at UC Berkley in the US.