Melon rind may hold potent cure
Scientists in the US have found that melon rind, which contains an important amino acid, could be a useful ingredient in dietary-supplement products for sickle-cell-related deficiencies.
Archives for February 27, 2003
FDA confirms GRAS for Cognis lutein esters
Health ingredients manufacturer Cognis Nutrition and Health says the US Food and Drug Administration has approved GRAS status for the company's Xangold brand natural lutein esters products in a variety of foods.
Omega-3 powers explained?
New research suggests that Omega-3 fatty acids, found in oily fish, can treat some of the damage to arteries that leads to stroke and heart disease.
Balchem's choline, USP only
Balchem Encapsulates said it will now be offering only USP-grade choline chloride and choline bitartrate to customers. The company's products have received a quality recognition from the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) which adopted standards of...
Ferco boosts production capacity
French company Ferco Développement has completed the purchase of a former Sefcal production plant in the south of France. The purchase is expected to increase the company's production capacity by five times.
Raise those zinc levels
Correcting zinc deficiency in world populations should be a top priority for health organisations, according to one expert writing in this week's British Medical Journal.