Glaxo wins vitamin C ad challenge
The UK advertising watchdog says it has no issue with the way drug giant GlaxoSmithKline advertises the vitamin C content of its blackcurrant drink, Ribena.
Archives for October 5, 2011
Krill wars round two: Neptune patent is ‘invalid’ and ‘unenforceable’, says Enzymotec
Israeli nutritional lipids giant Enzymotec has weighed into the patent infringement row engulfing the krill oil industry with a statement from its boss declaring rival Neptune’s new US patent for marine phospholipids ‘invalid’ and ‘unenforceable’ and...
Supplements for lung injury patients may do more harm than good, suggests study
Supplementation with dietary omea-3 and antioxidants does not improve the primary outcomes of patients with acute lung injury, and may in fact be harmful for such patients, says new research
Green tea compound blocks weight gain: Mouse study
The green tea extract epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) may slow weight gain by limiting fat absorption, according to new research.
First fruits of Thorne/Indena partnership to debut in January
The first fruits of a new partnership between Italian botanicals specialist Indena and US supplement maker Thorne Research will be launched in January as part of a new range of products targeting people living with cancer to be sold in the...
Kalsec partners with OmniActive on paprika-derived zeaxanthin
Herb extract and antioxidant supplier Kalsec has signed an exclusive agreement with OmniActive Health Technologies for the global production, marketing and distribution of its paprika-derived zeaxanthin.
Leucine supplements boost muscle synthesis by 33% during exercise
Consumption of leucine-enriched essential amino acid supplements during endurance exercise may enhance the synthesis of muscle protein by 33%, says a new study from the US Army.
Unibar enters US lutein market with UniGold ingredient
The $140 million US eye health market has a new entrant as Unibar Corp. introduces a self-affirmed GRAS free lutein ingredient.