Archives for December 11, 2002

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Indena launches immune system booster

Italian company Indena launched a new echinacea extract at SupplySide West in the US last week. The product, said to be an unparalleled immunostimulant, is obtained through a patent-pending extraction procedure. Studies show it is safe for use in...

Holland & Barrett buys Ahold health stores

Dutch food retail group Ahold today announced it is to sell its Netherlands-based health store chain De Tuinen to Holland & Barrett Europe for €16.5 million. The company said the divestment was part of its move to focus on core activities.

Total ban on kava too strong, says expert

Scientists attending a conference on complementary medicine last week said a ban on the controversial herbal medicine kava may be an an over-reaction to an uncommon side effect.