Carbery throws weight behind nutrition business
Irish whey protein specialist Carbery is engaging in a major investment and recruitment programme in response to a whey market it says has "exploded".
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Chromium ingredient may lower blood pressure: study
Supplements of niacin-bound chromium(III) may reduce blood pressure and offer knock-on benefits for cardiovascular health, according to new research.
Belgium adds detail to herbal drug plans
The Belgian Medicines Agency (AFMPS) has published further detail of draft amendments to a Royal Decree that may switch the classification of 250 herbal products from food and food supplement ingredients to medicines.
Nitrate additives may protect stomachs from ulcers
Nitrites and nitrates, much maligned additives in processed and cured meats, may help protect the stomach from damage, suggests research from Sweden.
Forbes to focus on nutraceutical business
Forbes Medi-Tech has said it will focus exclusively on its nutraceutical business, ceasing all its in-house drug activities.