Herbal contamination continues to damage industry
Twelve people in Japan suffered from liver injury after taking two kinds of Chinese herbal to lose weight, according to a brief journal communication today.
Archives for September 15, 2003
Hemp industry faces final rule
Lawyers representing 250 hemp companies will make their final arguments before a court of appeal in San Francisco tomorrow, in an attempt to hold off a ban on hemp foods by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Patent for Relora
California-based Next Pharmaceuticals has been issued a patent for use of magnolia extracts, a key component in the company's anti-stress ingredient Relora.
Caffeine helps performance by reducing muscle pain?
Caffeine is more effective at reducing muscle pain during a workout than taking an aspirin, suggests a small study, which could partially explain how the ingredient, found in numerous sports nutrition products, 'enhances performance'.
Herbals directive moves in interest of industry, claims MHRA
The EU's traditional herbal medicinal products directive will not lead to the major loss of popular herbal products on the UK market feared by many in the retail sector, suggests the latest estimate from the country's medicines regulatory body.
EU promotes functional food businesses
The EU is inviting up to 50 small and medium-sized businesses to participate in a new functional food network, aimed at boosting innovation in some of the areas investigated by recent European research.
Caffeine reduces muscle pain from exercise
Drinking a cup of coffee is more likely to reduce muscle pain during a workout than taking an aspirin, suggests a small study from the US. But the researchers do not know if caffeine, found in numerous sports nutrition products, acts on muscles or the...
Firm gels for perfect flans
Our glimpse of imminent product launches at the upcoming Food ingredients Europe exhibition in Frankfurt this November continues with UK starch business National Starch launching Advanta-Gel, an instant structurising starch.
World trade talks fail
Global trade talks collapsed at the weekend with rich and poor countries in a clash over farm aid as developing nations held out for a better deal.
Melatonin may worsen heart condition
Melatonin supplements, often taken to help insomniacs and jet-lagged travellers sleep, may make it dangerous for those with cardiovascular problems to stand, reported a researcher in yesterday's issue of the Journal of Physiology.