LycoRed to target Eastern Europe
LycoRed plans to target Eastern Europe for sales growth, according to newly appointed global vice president of marketing and sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa Frederic Nanquette.
Archives for May 17, 2012
Raising ‘good’ cholesterol may not have heart benefits, warns study
New research has challenged the fundamental belief that raising levels of ‘good’ HDL-cholesterol will lower the risk of heart disease.
FDA warns of sexual enhancement products and sends yet more letters for GMP violations
Another week, another batch of warning letters from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Warning letters for current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) violations continue, and the agency has warned consumers against three sexual enhancement products...
DMAA latest: FDA considers next steps; GNC remains defiant; Nutrex says FDA is 'demonstrably wrong'
All 10 recipients of FDA warning letters on DMAA have now written back, although only one - Nutrex Research - has so far revealed what it said (notably that the agency's interpretation of the law is “demonstrably wrong”).
Nutrient dense nutrition bar shows ‘striking’ metabolic benefits
A low-calorie, high-fiber, nutrient-dense supplement bar may boost the feeling of fullness, and improve a number of health markers like HDL cholesterol and antioxidant defenses, says a new study.
Vitamin Shoppe: US supplement user confidence soars to 93% as usage increases
Taking dietary supplements can boost confidence about health, according to The Vitamin Shoppe's annual survey, with usage up to 63% of the US population.
Breast milk compound important in feeding good bacteria, say researchers
Human milk oligosaccharides produce short-chain fatty acids that help feed beneficial bacteria in the infant gut, according to new research in pigs.
DSM eyes generic omega-3 drug space with €420m ONC buy
DSM will use its global reach to drive its latest acquisition - fish-sourced omega-3 leader, Ocean Nutrition Canada, beyond its core North American market – but sees opportunities in generic drugs that may prove more lucrative.
Sugar makes you dumber, fish oil can help - research
High consumption of sugar-rich foods could slow learning and memory, whilst intake of omega-3 fatty acids could help offset such problems, according to new research.
Breakfast eggs offer ‘better protein’ satiety benefits: Study
Breakfast eggs that deliver high quality protein may better boost satiety, research has found.