Archives for October 30, 2006

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Nutra Products says Garlieze biovailable without 'garlic burp'

By  Clarisse Douaud

Nutra Products is using the 'unsocial' side of garlic as a selling point to promote its garlic supplement ingredient Garlieze, for which it recently presented a study at the Annual Meeting of the American College of Nutrition.

Cognis to launch Omevital omega-3 at HIE

By  Clarisse Douaud

Cognis has announced it will launch a branded omega-3 fish oil ingredient called Omevital, following its acquisition of the Norwegian supplier Napro Pharma earlier this year.

Curry spice extract may have anti-arthritis potential

By  Stephen Daniells

Extracts from turmeric, the yellow spice used extensively in curries, reduced the destruction of joints associated with arthritis to similar levels to pharmaceuticals, says a new animal study from the US.

Weekly comment

A fair trade future

The world needs an independent trade watchdog to properly regulate the international food supply chain if we as a society are to truly create a more sustainable and ethical food market.

Milk thistle extract could help diabetes control

By  Stephen Daniells

A daily supplement of extracts from Milk Thistle significantly lowered fasting glucose levels by 15 per cent, says a randomized clinical trial from Iran published in an international, peer-reviewed journal.