Counting the bacteria
Acidophilus and other probiotic supplements may be gaining in popularity but a report by independent testers ConsumerLab, says live bacteria may actually be missing in many priobiotic products.
Archives for January 22, 2003
Biotech business strong in Lonza's 2002
Swiss chemicals company the Lonza Group said today it topped the previous year's performance, with operating income, excluding non-recurring items, up from CHF413 million to CHF419 million (€286.5m). The group confirmed its targets for 2005 announced...
Calcium supplements fail to build bone
A new method of studying the bone-wasting disease osteoporosis highlights the inability of dietary approaches such as calcium supplements when it comes to triggering the growth of new bone.
Planet Organic opens new Calgary outlet
Natural food supermarket Planet Organic Health has opened its first store in Calgary to capitalize on increasing consumer demand, it said this week. The 10,824-square-foot store is the company's third organic and natural foods supermarket.
Size matters: smaller portions could curb obesity
The typical American eats more than he or she did only a few decades ago, according to new research which suggests that the bigger portion sizes in recent years has had a significant role to play in today's obesity epidemic.
Wyeth adds lycopene to vitamin formula
Supplement maker Wyeth Consumer Healthcare said today it has added lycopene to its Centrum branded vitamin to provide a complete group of carotenoids and antioxidants.
NBTY shows no signs of difficult economy
Nutritional supplements maker NBTY today reported a 49 per cent increase in net income to $17 million for the first quarter, up from $11 million last year. All divisions reported an increase in sales.