Folic acid linked to reduced cleft lip in infants
Folic acid supplements during early pregnancy could reduce the risk of cleft lip in infants by 33 per cent, says a new study from Norway.
Archives for January 26, 2007
Capsugel glams up pills with pearly two-piece
Capsugel is introducing a new range of pearled two-piece capsules that it says can spruce up visually bland formulations, and is particularly suitable for image-conscious products like nutricosmetics.
Phyto-Source faces increased phytosterol demand
Demand for plant sterol ingredients continues to grown according to manufacturer Phyto-Source, who has announced it is clearing up production bottlenecks to make room for more supply.
New Scientist questions personalised nutrition testing
Companies offering personalised nutrition testing are jumping the gun because the science behind nutrigenomics is not enough to support the claims, says an article in New Scientist.
Austevoll completes EPAX acquisition
Austevoll has completed its acquisition of EPAX from Ferd Private Equity for an undisclosed sum, securing the omega-3 company's fish oil supply and enabling full traceability.
The Vitamin Shoppe calls for independent testing procedures
Following the withdrawal of its women's multivitamin product - as a result of allegations of high lead content by ConsumerLab.com - the Vitamin Shoppe has expressed both its desire to get to the truth of the matter and for industry to devise new...