Axim to build Dutch facility for cannabinoid-based chewing gum drug
A company developing a pharmaceutical chewing gum containing cannabinoids extracted from marijuana has announced plans to build a manufacturing facility in the Netherlands.
Archives for December 4, 2014
NattoPharma gets Canadian Patent for vitamin K2 and omega-3s
Vitamin K2 supplier NattoPharma ASA has been granted a new Canadian patent covering pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products combining vitamin K2 with omega-3s for a range of health benefits.
Annatto Tocotrienols are more potent vitamin E antioxidant for fish oil, says study
Vitamin E tocotrienols from annatto may be better antioxidants than tocopherol-tocotrienol mixtures or alpha-tocopherol alone, suggests a recent study testing infant formula containing omega-3 fatty acids.
ChromaDex sells pterostilbene product line in favor of ingredients business
The natural products company unloaded BluScience for $750,000 to refocus on ingredient technologies and sales for several industries, including cosmetics.
Medical food to grow by 30% as firms learn how to appeal to patients
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan has found that the global medical foods market will grow by one-third by 2018, with Asia-Pacific driving this surge.
Scientists identify novel ‘nanoplatform’ for calcium delivery for bone health
Encapsulating calcium in an edible protein cage can boost absorption of the mineral and offer an alternative delivery method for use in fortified foods and supplements, says new research.
Did the Institute of Medicine miscalculate the RDA for vitamin D?
The RDA for vitamin D is based on a miscalculation and should actually be higher than the tolerable upper level for the nutrient, say academics.
Dispatches from HiE, Amsterdam
Athletes may recover faster with HYDRO.365: Study
Endurance athletes consuming sports drinks containing whey protein hydrolysate could see an improvement in performance, a Danish study has found.