Neptune closes private placement
Neptune Technologies & Bioressources has announced the closing of a $4.5mn private placement of common shares, which is designed to help accelerate its business strategy and boost R&D efforts.
Archives for November 27, 2006
Take folic acid to protect against heart disease, say scientists
Despite some controversy in reports of the benefits of folate consumption on cardiovascular disease risk, the evidence is now enough to recommend the vitamin for heart health, British scientists have reported.
Synergy expands added-value ingredient potential
Synergy has completed a €5 million production facility investment in order to meet growing demand for a number of value-added ingredients.
Summary of vitamin, mineral responses presented at conference
The first summary of responses to the EC discussion paper on vitamin and mineral levels was presented in Brussels last week, said to have identified the principle problems ahead of the next stage.
Green tea improves blood lipid levels, say scientists
Regular consumption of the antioxidant rich green tea could reduce blood lipid levels and cut the risk of developing heart disease, suggests a small trial from Portugal.
Immunocal being tested for autism potential
Scientists in Texas are looking into whether or not the whey protein isolate ingredient Immunocal could lessen the symptoms of autism by raising glutathione levels in the brain.
Vitamin and mineral levels: moving calmly towards concensus
EU stakeholders are moving closer to consensus over the setting of maximum vitamin and mineral levels for the EU, said speakers at Friday's EHPM/ERNA conference in Brussels, which unfolded without major aggravation between participants.