Vitamins driving South Korean OTC market
A new system of classification for medicines in South Korea is helping to drive growth of the country's OTC market, two thirds of which is made up of vitamins and dietary supplements.
Archives for December 4, 2003
The potential for prebiotics
Regular consumption of the sugar replacer Isomalt appears to have a prebiotic effect on gut bacteria, according to preliminary findings of a study being carried out in Germany.
Growing supplement use needs to be taken into account
Use of dietary supplements that do not contain vitamins or minerals continues to grow, with 33 per cent of adults in a recent survey currently taking at least one such supplement.
Novogen patent prompts Solae suit
US- and Australia-based biotech firm Novogen has been granted a US patent covering health supplements based on the use of soy isoflavones in tablet or capsule form.
Health benefits boost citrus sales
A diet high in citrus fruits could help to prevent certain cancers and reduce risk of stroke, concludes a review of the evidence released this week by Australia's research organisation CSIRO.
HRT no longer recommended for osteoporosis prevention
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is no longer recommended as first choice of therapy for prevention of osteoporosis, according to new advice from the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) released yesterday.
Skane dairy to add Reuteri to milk products
Leading Swedish dairy firm Skanemejerier has gained the rights to use BioGaia's probiotic Reuteri bacteria in milk products for launch on the Scandinavian market at the end of next year.