Pronova has blockbuster hopes for high-dose omega-3 supplements
Pronova BioPharma, the high-dose omega-3 supplier of pharma blockbuster drug Omacor/Lovaza, is moving into the food supplements space with patent expiration looming.
Archives for November 14, 2011
CSPI calls for St John’s Wort warning labels
Supplements containing St John’s wort should carry warning labels because of potential interactions with drugs and OTC products, says the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI).
US consumers drink 122,000 bottles of Yakult a day
US consumers drink 122,000 bottles of probiotic drink Yakult a day based on an average of bottles sold in the period January to September 2011.
Low vit C levels may increase risk for heart failure patients
Heart failure patients with low vitamin C levels could be at higher risk of complications and may also have worse long term outcomes, according to a new research.
Multivitamins may boost memory: RCT data
A daily multivitamin and mineral supplement with added herbal ingredients may boost memory in older women, but no effects were seen for other mental processes, suggest data from a randomized controlled trial from Australia.
Zeaxanthin improves elderly vision
Elderly people have better night vision and are better able to discern fine details, when taking zeaxanthin, a military study has found.