Archives for March 2, 2004

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UK to raise quality of herbals

The UK's medicines watchdog has outlined options for increased regulation of unlicensed herbal medicines in a new consultation today.

Renaissance introduces Asian fruit extract

Chatsworth, California-based Renaissance Herbs has added a mangosteen fruit extract to its botanicals portfolio, targeted for increasing antioxidant activity and boosting immunity.

Low carbs cause mood 'lows'

People on the Atkins diet may be losing weight but they are also likely to be in a bad mood, say researchers in the US, who say that a lack of carbohydrates will reduce levels of the mood-regulating hormone seratonin.

Cosucra ups inulin production

Belgian group Cosucra Warcoing is significantly increasing its inulin and oligofructose production capacity by converting a former sugar plant to chicory processing, as it aims to meet growing demand for the ingredients.

ASA backs Chinese soy move

Bush administration trade officials were not the only ones to welcome China's decision to allow a raft of GM products from biotech giant Monsanto. This week the American Soybean Association hails the move as 'good news'.

Nutrilite comes out top on brand survey

Almost 80 per cent of consumers are 'extremely' or 'very' satisfied with the supplement brands they have used, according to a new survey by ConsumerLab, which also reveals the brand names rated most highly by consumers.

One third of French adults on a diet

The French are the most weight-conscious Europeans, reveals a new study, with almost a third constantly trying to lose weight. They are also the biggest eaters of 'light' foods and most likely to check labels for lower calories, fat or sugar.