NutraCea gets patent on arthritis symptoms and joint health
California-based NutraCea has been issued a new patent covering the treatment of joint inflammation, pain and loss of mobility by its stabilized rice bran.
Archives for June 8, 2005
William Ransom buys aloe vera leader Optima for £23m
UK natural healthcare firm William Ransom said today that it will buy Optima Healthcare, the UK market leader in aloe vera brands, and its Irish subsidiary for £23 million (€34.3m), reports Dominique Patton.
Cauliflower 'juice', a weapon against breast cancer
Women who eat cauliflower regularly could provide the body with powerful tools to help fight breast cancer, as a new Italian study reveals the chemopreventive compounds of this popular vegetable, reports Lindsey Partos.
Zinc levels linked to prostate cancer spread
Cancerous cells in the prostate appear to be less able to absorb zinc, suggest preliminary findings by the US Agricultural Research Service, and this may lead to the cancer's spread.
Dieting when pregnant may raise child's chances of obesity
Children of women who diet or do not get enough nutrition during pregnancy are more likely to become obese, according to Japanese researchers.
NBTY buys Canadian supplement brand SISU
Fresh from its acquisition of Solgar, the US' biggest supplement maker NBTY said today that it has also bought the Canadian supplement maker and distributor SISU, writes Dominique Patton.