Ginseng juice eyed as anti-diabetic dietary supplement
An extract from American ginseng berry may reduce blood sugar levels by 30 per cent and aid weight loss, reports a new study from the University of Chicago using obese diabetic mice.
Archives for September 19, 2007
New food safety website for small companies
Size need not be a problem, as a new website has been launched to help small and medium-sized manufacturers fight an array of food safety issues.
AHPA provides analytical methods for hoodia gordonii
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) is providing analytical methods to help dietary supplement manufacturers and ingredient suppliers ensure the authenticity of ingredients labeled as Hoodia gordonii.
Scientists pinpoint inulin's calcium absorption site
The ability of prebiotics inulin and oligofructose to enhance absorption of calcium in the intestine is focussed in the colon, suggests a new study with young adults that backs up animal studies.
Aloecorp props up aloe for kidney stones
Aloecorp is further boosting the profile of aloe and its health applications with results from a Thai study linking gel from the plant to the prevention of kidney stone formation.
Vitatene says Gday to Aussie supplements market
Vitatene has been granted permission to market two ingredients in Australia and New Zealand as supplements, a move which will open up further horizons for the Spanish company.