Devil's claw study to offer final proof of osteoarthritis benefits
A new study into the efficacy of the herbal devil's claw could offer definitive proof of the benefits of the plant for osteoarthritis sufferers, claims the lead researcher.
Archives for July 20, 2004
Bio-One continues expansion into China
Nutritional supplements company Bio-One yesterday (Tuesday) showed that it has no intention of slowing down its attempts to grow through an aggressive acquisition strategy, announcing its purchase of a majority interest in another Chinese herbal...
Sports drink hauled up for unsupported claim
Competition in the sports drinks market is heating up with companies using strong claims to promote the efficacy of their products.
Vitamin K found to protect against liver cancer
Researchers in Japan investigating whether vitamin K could prevent bone loss in women with liver disease have uncovered a surprising, secondary benefit - the vitamin also helped to prevent liver cancer in the patients.
Vitamin E fails to slow Alzheimer's onset
A trial of potential therapies for slowing the onset of Alzheimer's has found no benefit to patients taking vitamin E.
Centrum vitamin maker shows improvement in revenue
Maker of Centrum brand vitamins Wyeth today (Wednesday) reported an increase in global revenue for the second quarter and first half of 2004.
Benecol to reach emerging Indian market
Indian biotech firm Avesthagen said this week that it has signed an agreement with Finland's Raisio group to market its cholesterol-lowering product Benecol in India.
Unigen and Inca Health collaborate on plant research
Plant ingredient supplier Unigen Pharmaceuticals will collaborate with Inca Health, an agro-industrial company based in Lima, Peru, for plant collection and product development.