Vitamin K discovery could trigger new heart disease treatments
British scientists have begun to unravel some of the mystery surrounding the way vitamin K helps in the formation of blood clots.
Archives for February 5, 2004
GRAS for Danish ingredient
Danish ingredients company Danisco has received GRAS status for its betaine product used in heart-healthy supplements, opening up new market opportunities for the methyl donor and osmolyte.
Perrigo confirms ambitions for UK, strong 2Q
The new owner of Peter Black Pharmaceuticals, US-based Perrigo, reported a record second quarter this week and confirmed that it was ready to become a leading nutritional products supplier in the British market.
New heart-health advice stresses role of diet
New guidelines to preventing heart disease in women, issued by the American Heart Association yesterday, recommend increasing intake of omega-3 fatty acids and taking folic acid supplements.
Feed supplements boost omega-3 fats in milk
The omega-3 content of milk can be increased by feeding cows with fish oil, say Australian researchers reporting the results of a new study.
Trade groups campaign for further changes to GMPs
Industry associations have jointly recommended a number of further changes to the FDA's proposed current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), which they say would make it a more 'reasonable' assessment of product quality.
Probiotic formula may bolster infant immune system
Infant formula with added probiotic bacteria appeared to reduce irritability in infants and lowered the frequency of antibiotic use, report US researchers.
Proprietary collagen product contains bioavailable hyaluronic acid
The naturally occurring hyaluronic acid in a proprietary collagen supplement has been shown to have steady bioavailability in a new study, says its California-based manufacturer BioCell Technology.
Low carb round up
The roll out of low carbohydrate food products continues in the US with a chain of travel 'pitstops' and two ice cream manufacturers announcing new lines this week.
DSM cuts jobs at major production site
DSM Nutritional Products, the former Roche vitamins unit, is to cut a further 420 jobs in the next stage of its restructuring process.