Archives for April 7, 2003

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Mera product reaches mass retailer

Hawaii company Mera Pharmaceuticals has reached a deal with national grocery chain Albertson's, that will see Mera's astaxanthin supplement AstaFactor available in approximately 1200 of Albertsons' Sav-On and Osco drugstores.

Sales down at Weider Nutrition

Salt Lake supplement manufacturer Weider Nutrition today reported disappointing results for the third quarter of 2003, continuing the downward trend for the past year.

DHEA shows little benefit in Alzheimer's patients

Researchers question the efficacy of the hormone DHEA, taken in supplement form to help treat cancer and Alzheimer's disease, in a new study showing it had no effects on cognition in Alzheimer's patients.

A third of cancers are preventable, says WHO

With cancer rates expected to rise 50 per cent to 15 million by 2020, a WHO report suggests that if governments act now, there are several ways to reduce these rates - especially through diet.

Herbs, vitamins appear to be safe for diabetes control

The efficacy of individual herbs and supplements to help glucose control in diabetics is still unproven, suggest researchers compiling a review of all published studies. American ginseng and Coccinia indica seem to show positive potential however.

FloraGLO goes water soluble

Manufacturer of natural antioxidant ingredients Kemin Foods is to launch its FloraGLO brand lutein in a new water soluble formula.

The next generation probiotics

DSM Food Specialties will be presenting its second generation Lafti probiotic strains, formulated for use in dietary supplements, at the forthcoming Vitafoods show in Geneva.

Quality of Life helps SARS victims

With sales of probiotic drink Yakult boosted by rumours that it could help prevent people catching the SARS virus, Quality of Life Labs is perhaps hoping to see the same, and is donating bottles of its AHCC to Hong Kong residents trying to maintain a...