Chromium picolinate is best absorbed, shows study
A study showing that chromium picolinate has superior absorption to other types of chromium could lead supplement manufacturers to rethink their formulations, reports Jess Halliday.
Archives for April 4, 2005
Grape juice may lower BP by relaxing arteries
The blood pressure-lowering effect of grape juice is supported by new studies presented at the Experimental Biology meeting this week.
Heart health products to grow 60 per cent in next five years
Cereal makers have a major hold on the heart health foods market but new ingredients will help other sectors tap into strong consumer demand for these products, writes Dominique Patton.
Natural cocoa in formulations to open up opportunities for makers, new study
Evidence backing the antioxidant powers of natural cocoa could bring new opportunities for confectionery firms looking to boost slacking sales in a saturated market, reports Lindsey Partos .
Naturex looks to Asia for further growth
French plant extracts firm Naturex will continue to invest in long-term growth this year, with a new office in Singapore to increase its share of the Asian market and further acquisitions, reports Dominique Patton.
FDA won Pyrrhic victory over scientific literature, say plaintiffs
A US court last week denied an injunction filed against the FDA by American Longevity alleging that the "third party literature" section of the 1994 Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) is unconstitutional. But the supplement company...
FDA seeks feedback on food labels
Proposed changes to the content and appearance of nutrition labels by the FDA could lead manufacturers to reformulate or repackage their products.