Archives for June 23, 2002

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Weight loss without the jitters?

BioTech of the US has introduced a new weight loss supplement called Norexin which it claims will enable consumers to lose weight without any unwanted side-effects which may be related to the use of other slimming products.

Smile - oestrogen is good for the teeth

Scientists in the US have discovered a happy side-effect of hormone replacement therapy for post-menopausal women. Oestrogen, when taken in association with calcium and vitamin D, can help prevent tooth loss.

Taking on the media - can it drive supplement sales?

Pedro Vieira, marketing manager for Kemin Foods Europe spoke to NutraIngredients.com about boosting public awareness of the eye health supplement lutein and making a US public relations campaign work in Europe.

Fish oil supplements withdrawn in UK

The UK Food Standards Agency has published the results of a survey of dioxin and dioxin-like PCBs in 33 branded fish oil supplements bought from UK retailers, and has withdrawn two batches from sale after they were found to contain unlawfully high...

Herbal drink joins energy drink range

The Dr Enuf energy drink range has been extended with the addition of a new herbal variant, Herbal Dr Enuf, a cherry-flavoured drink containing ginseng and guarana.