Numico completes exit from supplements
Dutch group Royal Numico announced on Friday the end of its dealings in nutritional supplements, as it completed the sale of its US business GNC to investor group Apollo Management.
Archives for December 8, 2003
Tackling inequality in obesity statistics
A UK expert in childhood obesity says fruit and vegetables must be made more accessible to poorer families.
Novogen gets patent for soy isoflavone supplements
Australian biotech firm Novogen has been granted a US patent covering the use of soy isoflavones in tablet or capsule dietary supplements, it revealed last week.
New research shows immune boosting effect of maitake product
The proprietary mushroom extract MaitakeGold 404 is a highly active immunomodulator even in very low doses, reports its US-based marketer The Tradeworks Group, following new tests on the product.
Kava case highlights regulatory challenge for Canada
Many Canadian health food stores have ignored a stop-sale order on the herbal kava issued in August last year, shows a study, which raises questions about the country's powers to regulate the natural health industry, say researchers.
Ancient remedy revives athletes
Velvet antler extract could enhance athletic performance according to a recent study. Used for over 2000 years in China, Russia and Korea, a US company is hoping to introduce consumers to its many nutritional benefits.
Clearly Canadian weighs up sports sector
Drinks manufacturer Clearly Canadian Beverage Corporation is considering development of a line of fitness waters to replace a contract with sports brand Reebok, likely to terminate at the end of year.