Archives for April 13, 2003

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Nutri-Grain goes mini

US cereal maker Kellogg has extended its successful Nutri-Grain bar brand in the UK with a new mini version, geared more towards children.

Up the calcium to boost weight loss?

Girls who consume more calcium tend to weigh less and have lower body fat than those with low calcium consumption, suggest new findings presented last week.

Roche vitamin C production on track

Swiss pharmaceuticals group Roche warned that while work at its vitamin C plants is proceeding as planned, short to mid-term supply of the nutrient is expected to remain tight.

The B vitamin painkiller

A combination of B vitamins has been found to reduce the severity of chronic pain in rats. The new research suggests that relief from chronic pain, which affects millions every year, could be provided in the form of vitamin tablets.

Natumi health drink hits the shelves

German company Natumi launches its So Well Tri-drink in the UK this month. The new drink is fortified with calcium, is made from soya, rice and oats and it is said to help prevent cardiovascular disease.