Archives for November 14, 2003

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Eisai process develops natural vitamin E

Japanese vitamin maker Eisai has launched what it claims is the first natural vitamin E supplement manufactured entirely without solvents. It is said to offer superior absorption to synthetic or natural-type vitamin E.

Longer trial finds ginkgo supplements improves memory

New evidence showing that supplements of the ginkgo biloba herb can improve memory was presented this week at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience. The small trial revealed the herbal improved verbal recall in patients with age-related...

Kemin gets award for PR campaign

Lutein supplement maker Kemin Foods has received an award from market research firm Frost & Sullivan for its promotion campaign for the FloraGLO brand.

Healthy and at-risk populations benefit from omega-3

Taking supplements of DHA omega-3 fatty acids can significantly protect heart health both in patients at risk of developing cardiovascular disease and in healthy subjects, according to new studies presented at the American Heart Association's...

World diabetes day focuses on prevention

The European Commission will plunge €11.7 million into a five-year project to investigate the treatment of obesity, one of the main causes of diabetes, it announced today, coinciding with World Diabetes Day.

Whey launch from Volactive

Volactive, the functional foods arm of milk replacer company Volvac International, will use the FiE exhibition to promote its latest heat stable whey protein isolate.