US Nutraceuticals buys astaxanthin business
US Nutraceuticals has acquired the astaxanthin business of La Haye Laboratories, a Washington-based manufacturer of branded dietary supplement ingredients.
Archives for September 5, 2002
Doctors say fish oil supplements could help ME patients
Chronic fatigue syndrome (also known as ME) may be caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain, find doctors, who suggest that taking daily fish oil supplements may help to alleviate some of the symptoms associated with the condition
European patents approved for Neuroskin
AVVAA World Health Care Products wins patents for its Neuroskin range of natural skin care products, and plans major international rollout by year-end.
PharmaNutrients granted CLA sublicence
After three years of legal arguments with Norway's Natural over the rights to CLA patents, US-based PharmaNutrients has been awarded a sublicence giving it access to the WARF patents.
Food industry welcomes 'sound advice' on healthy eating
The US Institute of Medicine yesterday released new guidelines on healthy eating in a bid to reduce the growing levels of cardiovascular disease in the US, guidelines which have been broadly welcomed by the US food industry.
OTC herbals putting patients at risk, warn experts
The popularity of over-the-counter herbal remedies in the UK shows no sign of relenting, but patients may not be aware of the potential risks involved in taking the wrong kind of cure, warns the UK's National Institute of Medical Herbalists.
California passes supplement restrictions
The California legislature has passed two bills concerning the sale and labelling of dietary supplements containing ephedra or steroid hormone precursors
Energy bars go mainstream
A new energy bar with guarana has been launched by UK confectionery group Cadbury Schweppes, the first 'mainstream' chocolate bar to enter the energy market. Boost Guarana is said to offer as much extra energy as an energy drink.