Walnut extract targeted for AMD supplement
An extract of resveratrol-rich walnuts could offer supplement makers a new ingredient for tackling the onset of age-related macular degeneration, writes Dominique Patton.
Archives for July 7, 2005
Soybean protein may help lower blood pressure
Taking soy protein supplements could help prevent high blood pressure in people at risk, and lower it in those with early stage hypertension, said US researchers this week.
Study pinpoints actions of heart health ingredients
Phytosterols and soluble fibers help protect against cardiovascular disease in a different way from omega-3 fatty acids, according to a meta-analysis of research into the effects of bioactive ingredients used in functional foods for heart health,...
NPRI grows O2P business in US and Europe
Nutri Pharmaceuticals Research (NPRI) is dramatically expanding its oil-to-powder conversion capacity with the construction of a new facility in Las Vegas and the search for suitable manufacturing premises in Europe, reports Jess Halliday.
Nutrinova looking at sale of DHA business
US chemicals group Celanese said yesterday that it is reviewing strategic options for the omega-3 business of Nutrinova that could include selling it off, reports Dominique Patton.
Nutrition 21 sues GNC over chromium patents
Nutrition 21 is seeking to protect its store of intellectual property by filing a lawsuit against GNC over its alleged infringement of three of its chromium picolinate patents, reports Jess Halliday.
Iron supplements could protect brain from lead poisoning
Iron supplements could prevent irreversible brain damage in thousands of children in Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe, believe UK researchers, who have started investigating the link between iron deficiency and lead pollution, reports Dominique...
Galaxy to offload assets to Schreiber
Galaxy Nutritional Foods has entered into two definitive agreements with Schreiber Foods for the sale of its plant assets and the outsourcing of its manufacturing operations.