Indian group to expand herbal medicine business
Gufic Biosciences, the Indian biotech company, is to expand into the herbal medicine business with the planned launch of a range of over-the-counter products.
Archives for July 16, 2002
Scaremongering reporting criticised by scientists
Apparently worrying research reported last week in several UK newspapers has been dismissed as inaccurate scaremongering by the scientists who carried it out.
Lead contamination a growing problem, claims ConsumerLab
Nine months of tests by ConsumerLab.com have revealed that up to 10 per cent of potassium, iron and magnesium supplements could be contaminated with lead, a cause for concern but one which can be easily remedied by companies.
New energy drink from Bally
Bally Total Fitness, the US-based operator of health and fitness clubs, has launched its own line of energy drinks under the Bally Blast name. The product is the latest addition to Bally's range of performance-enhancing products and supplements.
IOM assessing electrolyte levels
The Food and Nutrition Board of the US Institute of Medicine is currently in the process of assessing the benefits and risks of electrolytes in water and sports drinks in a bid to set out recommended intake levels of the increasingly popular ingredients.
Vitamin supporters continue to criticise statin claims
Research published earlier this month in The Lancet continues to promote anger among vitamin supporters. The latest voice added to the debate is that of Dr Matthias Rath, renowned vitamin supporter, who claims that the original study was not only...
New distribution for Carb Cutter
Carb Cutter dietary supplement to be sold through 2,800 Wal-Mart outlets in the US.