Nutraceutical Clinical Laboratories International said it has sold
its majority interest ownership in American Medical Specialties,
effective from 1 August 2002.
Caffeine could one day be used to cure skin cancer, according to US
scientists who have found that the stimulant combined with an
extract from green tea can kill cancer in mice. More research will
be required to find out whether the...
Canada's Health Food Association (CHFA) has called the national ban
on the sale of kava products 'completely unacceptable', and urged
the health department to follow the cautionary labelling practice
of the US.
Researchers in Australia claim that drinking beer can be just as
good for your health as red wine. In a study on male volunteers,
the scientists found that antioxidant levels increased after
drinking red wine and beer, but less so...
US-based Natural Health Trends said it has signed an agreement with
NuEworld.com which will see the marketing company merge with
Natural Health Trend's subsidiary, Lexxus International.
Experts meeting in the US last week concluded that there is still
no evidence that soy and garlic supplements have any health
benefits. One speaker questioned the claim that soy and isoflavones
are a viable alternative to HRT.
Children who avoid drinking cows' milk are twice as likely to
fracture bones than their milk-drinking counterparts, according to
researchers at the University of Otago in New Zealand. The
researchers advise children who do not...
New research published this week could help scientists to explain
the role of magnesium in regulating blood pressure. US scientists
show how magnesium activates microscopic ion channels in the
membrane of a cell, important in blood...
A medical expert has said that the recent calls to review the
herbal supplement ephedra are "unfounded". Dr Steven Karch claimed
that the health reports logged by Metabolife contain 'insubstantial
information'.
The leading Canadian vitamin manufacturer Jamieson Laboratories has
announced its first acquisition - ProMedis, a company specialising
in weight management.
ConsumerLab has released details of the first nine products to pass
its "Athletic Banned Substances Screening Program". The programme
was set up at the request of the United States Olympic Committee.
Shaklee Corporation has introduced Stress Relief Complex, a dietary
supplement claimed to help provide prompt and effective relief from
everyday stress, without causing drowsiness.
Coffee, tea and chocolate all contain chemicals that could
eventually form the basis of new drugs to combat cancer and heart
disease. Scientists at UCL in London report on their findings in in
the August issue of the Journal of Biological...
Following news of a 12 per cent drop in net sales for Weider
Nutrition's fourth quarter, the chief executive promises new
product launches and heavy marketing support for its sports
supplements.
US researchers are developing a marijuana-derived synthetic
compound to relieve pain and inflammation without the mood-altering
side-effects associated with other marijuana-based drugs.
Scientists believe that the drug could eventually...
Further evidence to suggest that almonds could benefit our health
hit the press this week as scientists in Canada report that almonds
significantly lowered bad cholesterol levels in a study of people
with high cholesterol.
Australian natural food ingredients maker Clover Corp has teamed up
with the Food Spectrum Group to enhance the marketing and
development of its dietary supplements.
British healthcare business Peter Black has sold its vitamin and
mineral unit to Belgian company Omega Pharma for an undisclosed
sum, thought to be worth tens of millions of pounds.
Honey contains similar levels of antioxidants as broccoli, and a
range of antioxidants comparable to that found in apples, bananas,
oranges and strawberries, according to research presented at the
national meeting of the American...
The American Arbitration Association has ruled that the disputed
agreement between PharmaNutrients and Norwegian company Natural,
created when the joint-venture separated in 1999, is 'valid and
enforceable.'
A medical investigation of chronic lead poisoning in a woman, who
gave birth at an Adelaide hospital in Australia, has found it was
caused by imported herbal tablets.
Nutritional supplement maker Metabolife has issued a statement
responding to calls for an investigation into reports of
side-effects caused by its ephedra products.
Researchers in the US have developed a new compound, designed from
a known anti-cancer agent found in broccoli, that shows potential
for preventing breast cancer.
California-based Naturade, the marketer of soy protein products,
posted a decrease of 24 per cent in net sales for the second
quarter, and an operating loss of $0.7 million (€0.7m).
The US Food and Drug Administration calls for a criminal
investigation into Metabolife over the safety of some of the
company's ephedra-based diet products.
The speciality chemicals business has signed an agreement with
Natural, giving it worldwide marketing and manufacturing rights for
two of Natural's CLA brands.
The world's biggest vitamin and supplements maker Numico is the
latest company this week to post a slide in first-half profits well
below expectations. The company was severely hit by weak US vitamin
sales with the Rexall Sundown...
Alternativa Natural is to market the natural antioxidant Origanox,
produced by RAD Natural Technologies, as a dietary supplement
available for the health, food and cosmeceutical industries.
A new report on the US nutraceutical industry claims that the
sector has become so popular that soon so-called "unhealthy" foods
will have added health benefits.
Further evidence that a natural supplement may be a better
alternative to HRT for treating menopause symptoms. Two new studies
find positive results on red clover supplement Promensil.
Pharmaceuticals giant Roche this week reported a 28 per cent fall
in net profits for the first half of the year. The Swiss company
saw net profit fall from SF2.5billion to SF1.8billion, partly due
to a 39 per cent drop in operating...
With an overall drop of 3 per cent in sales for this year's first
half, Degussa refutes expectations of an upturn in the second half.
Restructuring of core businesses and divesting non-core operations
will continue in a drive...
Nutraceutical company reports successful first half year,
attributing results to new product launches and returns from the
restructuring carried out in 1998.
A new study has found that taking a daily vitamin E supplement does
not prevent respiratory infections in older people and could even
aggravate symptoms in those who do get a cold. Further research is
necessary to explain the results.
US-based Sterling Foods has signed an agreement with Nutraceutical
Clinical Laboratories International (NCLI) to use its natural
preservative NuPreserv in its baked goods.
US-based Lifeway Foods reported second quarter revenues of $3
million (€3.03), an increase of 9 per cent on the same period last
year. The success continues the strong trend seen this year by the
functional foods manufacturer.
America's National Honey Board (NHB) has developed a sports
beverage formula which it claims offers the same nutrients as major
branded versions but has a higher level of potassium.
The German pharmaceuticals group reports that sales in the first
six months of 2002 rose 21 per cent on the previous year to €3.7
billion while operating income showed growth of 48 per cent to €495
million. Business in the US was...
The manufacturer of functional food ingredients derived from rice
bran reported lower revenues and net income for the second quarter
compared with the same period last year, but said sales in domestic
markets have grown.
Zinc intake among the elderly in Europe is generally low - but
European researchers are currently trying to discover the role of
zinc in preventing the chronic and degenerative diseases associated
with ageing.
The Swiss food giant has confirmed its interest in some of
Novartis' functional foods, part of the unit put up for sale
earlier this year. Analysts speculate that the food group could
easily afford to buy the drug company's...
Energy drink maker Hansen Natural reported record gross and net
sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2002. The company
attributed strong sales to its core beverage lines and new product
introductions.
Japanese company Yakult Honsha, maker of the probiotic drink, saw
its shares plummet today following a report that it had paid off a
suspected racketeer.
The producer of plant-based dairy alternatives shrugs off flat
sales to post a strong rise in profits in the first quarter of
fiscal 2003 as its restructuring and expansion programme begins to
pay dividends.
