Breast feeding link to normal weight refuted
Breast feeding does not protect against overweight and obesity in later life, as previously believed, suggest researchers in two studies in this week's British Medical Journal.
Archives for October 16, 2003
The probiotic bar - fibre and bacteria in one bite
French ingredients firm Rhodia Food has developed technology to include beneficial probiotics in a nutritional bar, helping manufacturers to tap into two of the biggest trends in healthy eating.
Dairy for health, says industry
US dairy associations are rolling out a new 'Healthy Weight with Dairy' advertising campaign next week to tout scientific research linking dairy consumption with reduced body weight.
Numico divests last of supplement activities
Numico is to sell the last of its supplement activities in two major deals announced today. Vitamex goes to Swedish firm Wilhelm Sonesson for €31 million, while an investor group is buying US retailer GNC for $750 million.
Putting herbals into perspective
The use of herbal medicines entails risks, but probably fewer than with synthetic drugs, argues a British Medicial Journal editorial out tomorrow. And failing to fund further studies on herbals represents the biggest risk to consumers, Edzard Ernst...
Pan back in action?
Pan Pharmaceuticals, previously Australia's biggest manufacturer of vitamins and natural remedies, could be on the way to recovery, after the medicines agency confirmed a satisfactory audit has been completed.