Archives for August 10, 2005

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ReGen adds to US patents on cognitive supplement

By  Dominique Patton

UK-based ReGen Therapeutics has been granted a US patent on its peptide nutraceutical Colostrinin, which it is planning to introduce in the North American market as a dietary supplement for cognitive health.

Integrity gathers evidence for cinnamon extract efficacy

The efficacy of Cinnulin PF in regulating blood sugar levels in pre-diabetic individuals has been given a boost by preliminary data from a new clinical trial unveiled by supplier Integrity Nutraceuticals International.

Folic acid fortification is working, shows study

By  Jess Halliday

The mandatory fortification of flour and grain products with folic acid in the US appears to be bringing in results, according to the largest study of B vitamin levels in the population carried out to date.

Five-a-day message boosting UK food makers

By  Dominique Patton

More than 700 food brands in the UK are using the government's '5-a-day' logo on packaging or marketing material to promote the health benefits of their fruit or vegetable-based products.