Vitamins driving South Korean OTC market
A new system of classification for medicines in South Korea is helping to drive growth of the country's OTC market, two thirds of which is made up of vitamins and dietary supplements.
Archives for December 4, 2003
The potential for prebiotics
Regular consumption of the sugar replacer Isomalt appears to have a prebiotic effect on gut bacteria, according to preliminary findings of a study being carried out in Germany.
HRT no longer recommended for osteoporosis prevention
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is no longer recommended as first choice of therapy for prevention of osteoporosis, according to new advice from the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) released yesterday.
Health benefits boost citrus sales
A diet high in citrus fruits could help to prevent certain cancers and reduce risk of stroke, concludes a review of the evidence released this week by Australia's research organisation CSIRO.
Skane dairy to add Reuteri to milk products
Leading Swedish dairy firm Skanemejerier has gained the rights to use BioGaia's probiotic Reuteri bacteria in milk products for launch on the Scandinavian market at the end of next year.