Archives for May 20, 2002

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Vitamin D supplement to help cancer treatment

A high dose of calcitrol, the active form of vitamin D, combined with the chemotherapy agent docetaxel, can help the treatment of hormone-refractory prostate cancer, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of...

New soy weight loss drink from LifeScript

LifeScript, a producer of personalised nutritional supplements, is to introduce a new soy-based meal replacement drink with added calcium designed to help consumers lose weight.

Immunity risk from soya-based infant formula?

Evidence suggesting that soya-based infant formulas could damage infants' abilities to fight off disease has been published this week. Research from the US suggests that some chemicals contained in soya can suppress the immune system, at least in mice.

Vertical integration the key to success

Unigen Pharmaceuticals, a natural products research and development facility and proprietary ingredients supplier, has been restructuring its business over the last 10 years to better serve its customers.

Promising launch for new omega-3 supplements

YourVitamins, a US-based dietary supplement manufacturer, has created a new range of omega-3 fish and flax oil supplements under the name ProCaps. The product was launched on the US Home Shopping Network earlier this month, and sold more than 40, 000...