Probiotic bacteria helps irritable bowel syndrome
A drink containing a probiotic strain isolated from infants relieved symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome to the same extent as pharmaceutical treatments for the condition, report Irish researchers.
Archives for March 30, 2005
Advitech devotes resources to psoriasis product trials
Canada's Advitech is continuing with the clinical trial program for XP-828L sweet whey protein extract to give the product weight with dermatologists and help it achieve its market potential - an effort which led the biotech company to release C$3...
MRI launches controlled-release alpha-lipoic acid formulation
Medical Research Institute has announced the introduction of Glucotize, a patented, controlled-release alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) formulation which represents a step forward in nutraceutical approaches to diabetes care.
Most fish oil supplements are safe, says Environmental Defense
Manufacturers of two thirds of fish oil supplements sold in the US comply with the strictest standards to remove environmental contaminants, concludes a survey published by Environmental Defense (ED) yesterday.
Dairy helps you look good, claims new campaign
The British dairy industry is appealing to the vanity of teenage girls in a bid to get them to drink more milk.
Sesame lignan may help control blood pressure
Leading Japanese drinks maker Suntory says it has found sesamin, one of the lignans most abundant in sesame seed and oil, helps to control high blood pressure.