Jamieson makes first acquisition
The leading Canadian vitamin manufacturer Jamieson Laboratories has announced its first acquisition - ProMedis, a company specialising in weight management.
Archives for August 22, 2002
Olympic Committee gets clearance for sports supplements
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.
Medical expert backs Metabolife
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'.
'Alternative' websites dangerous to cancer patients
Internet websites promoting 'alternative' cures for cancer can seriously harm patients who follow their advice, according to an editorial published in the British Journal of Cancer this week. And some are in fact dangerous, claim the authors.
Magnesium's impact on blood pressure explained
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 pressure control.
Shaklee stress-reliever
Shaklee Corporation has introduced Stress Relief Complex, a dietary supplement claimed to help provide prompt and effective relief from everyday stress, without causing drowsiness.