Weight loss ingredient driving good growth at Integrity
A cinnamon extract said to cause weight loss has boosted sales at Florida-based Integrity Nutraceuticals, leading to further expansion plans at the firm.
Archives for January 4, 2006
The rise of vitamin D
A growing body of research is driving strong growth in supplements and foods fortified with vitamin D, inversely linked in several studies to lower risk of certain cancers and osteoporosis.
Soy could worsen heart disease, study
New research published today reveals that consuming soy could have a "severe" impact on a genetic heart condition that affects one in 500 people, though the authors caution that the effect has so far only been observed in male mice.
Barley products can carry heart health claim
Wholegrain barley and barley-containing products are allowed to claim that they reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, ruled the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just before Christmas.
L-arginine may be harmful for heart attack patients
L-arginine amino acid supplements for heart attack patients may do more harm than good, according to a new study.
Hispanic women urged to take folic acid supplements
Health charities are urging Hispanic women of childbearing age to take folic acid supplements to prevent birth defects in their offspring.