The market for vegetarian supplements
Supplement marketers seem to be taking notice of the growing trend towards vegetarianism, bringing more products to market that do not contain animal-derived ingredients.
Archives for January 20, 2006
New company to research omega oils in Outer Hebrides
The founders of omega oil company Equazen have taken the next step towards advancing research in the field of fatty acids with the formation of Equateq, which will operate out of a newly-aquired oil processing plant and research facility in the Outer...
Target of vitamin D benefit for osteoporosis identified
Researchers in Japan have identified the target for vitamin D, giving a new insight into how the vitamin helps reduce bone loss and osteoporosis.
Frutarom develops mental health ingredient
Flavours and extracts firm Frutarom has developed a wild green oat extract to boost mental health, it revealed yesterday.
Health Canada warning over African supplements
Health Canada issued a warning yesterday about two Nigerian herbal products - M2 Formula and Energy 2000 - which may contain toxic herbal ingredients.
DSM confirms sale of iodine unit for $72 million
Global chemicals group DSM has confirmed the sale of its Minera iodine business unit to plant nutrient specialist Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM) for US$72 million.
Bioassay supports skin benefit of BioCell ingredient
BioCell Technologies has released the results of a bioassay which supports the effectiveness of its dietary ingredient BioCell Collagen II in preventing wrinkles.