Archives for October 26, 2004

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Chinese herbal reduces dementia

A herbal medicine, used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries, appears to reduce the impact of dementia, shows a small study.

European panel raises bar for quality probiotics

A panel of European experts has for the first time drawn up guidelines for quality standards for probiotic products in a bid to improve the quality of the increasing numbers of supplements and probiotic foods on the market.

Upturn in fortunes at DSM

DSM expects to see full year profits rise 50 per cent on last year, said chairman Peter Elverding, after stronger than expected growth in the third quarter continued the positive trend.

Perrigo keeps up the good work in Q1

Supermarket brand vitamin and drug maker Perrigo has managed to build on the growth it saw last year and fielded a strong first quarter for 2005.

Quick and easy - what the consumer wants

Chews, sweets and strips - manufacturers are marketing supplements to consumers who until now avoided them because they don't like swallowing pills or have been too busy to take them.

Herbal alternatives to keep the flu at bay

The shortage of flu vaccine has forced millions of Americans to seek alternatives and the supplements industry has not been slow in coming forward with suggestions.The American Botanical Council suggests some herbals that manufacturers may want to...