Archives for April 7, 2003

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The next generation probiotics

DSM Food Specialties will be presenting its second generation Lafti probiotic strains, formulated for use in dietary supplements, at the forthcoming Vitafoods show in Geneva.

FloraGLO goes water soluble

Manufacturer of natural antioxidant ingredients Kemin Foods is to launch its FloraGLO brand lutein in a new water soluble formula.

Herbs, vitamins appear to be safe for diabetes control

The efficacy of individual herbs and supplements to help glucose control in diabetics is still unproven, suggest researchers compiling a review of all published studies. American ginseng and Coccinia indica seem to show positive potential however.

DHEA shows little benefit in Alzheimer's patients

Researchers question the efficacy of the hormone DHEA, taken in supplement form to help treat cancer and Alzheimer's disease, in a new study showing it had no effects on cognition in Alzheimer's patients.