New ingredient from Chemi Nutraceuticals
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.
Archives for April 22, 2002
Supplement study for diabetes patients
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, which it sells...
Cranberries top the antioxidant list
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 this month.
Japanese plum touted as cardiovascular treatment
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.
NBTY bucks the downward trend with good growth in 2Q
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.
Jamieson launches new weight loss 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.
Soy-based foods for diabetics
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.
Green tea the answer to liver shortages?
New research suggests that drinking green tea may be the answer for patients waiting for a liver transplant.