GNC: Sports nutrition is not about body-building anymore
Sports nutrition products now account for 45% of sales at GNC compared with 27% 10 years ago. But the category is no longer dominated by body-building, says chief executive Joe Fortunato.
Archives for November 18, 2011
Robinson Pharma gets NSF cGMP certified for supplements
Products manufactured by Robinson Pharma Inc can carry the respected NSF Mark following NSF cGMP certification for its dietary supplement manufacturing facilities.
Low fat dairy consumption lowers diabetes risk in postmenopausal women, study
A diet high in low-fat dairy products is associated with lower diabetes risk in postmenopausal women, particularly those who are obese, according to a new US research study.
Ganeden Biotech strikes global probiotics deal with Unistraw
Ganeden Biotech - the Ohio-based firm behind ultra-resilient probiotic strain BC30- has struck a deal with Unistraw International that will see BC30 incorporated into Unistraw’s probiotic straw concept on a global basis.
Special edition: Vitamins
Sustainability may sway consumer opinion in synthetic/natural vitamins
The topic of natural versus synthetic vitamins is nothing new, but as consumers demand ‘natural everything’, could the increased sustainability of synthetic sources swing consumer opinion?
Industry hits back at ‘nonsense’ vitamin D-heart health study
Research that found high-dose vitamin D users were more likely to have ‘heart flutters’ has been dismissed by a leading supplier.
Fermented garlic may boost heart health: Study
Daily supplements containing fermented garlic may reduce blood cholesterol levels and boost overall heart health, suggest findings from a clinical trial from Japan.
Bottled water industry: EFSA hydration claim rejection won't affect us
The European bottled water industry says its marketing is unaffected by the writing into European Union law this week of a rejected health claim linking water consumption and dehydration.