Major support for Accelerade and Endurox
PacificHealth Laboratories has unveiled an ambitious marketing and promotional programme to support its Accelerade sports drink and Endurox R4 recovery drink brands in the US.
Archives for January 16, 2002
Mannatech wins glyconutritional patent
Mannatech Inc. of Texas has been awarded a patent by the Australian Patent Office for the glyconutrient blend listed as 'Compositions of Plant Carbohydrates as Dietary Supplements.'
France recalls fluoride salt products
France's safety regulator for health products has suspended the sale of products containing fluoride salts as a treatment for osteoporosis.
Toxic eggs on the breakfast table, claims UK group
Up to three-quarters of a million eggs eaten every day contain residues of a toxic drug that is widely used by intensive poultry farmers, according to a new report published this week by the Soil Association.
Canada recalls ephedra products
Health Canada has requested a recall of certain products containing ephedra or ephedrine following research which showed that they posed a serious health risk.
Enforma facing censure for ignoring FTC
The US Federal Trade Commission has begun legal proceedings against Enforma Natural Products after the company failed to comply with its May 2000 ruling that it substantiate claims made in relation to weight loss products.
More nutritious vegetables round the corner
Understanding why some plants like spinach store much of their calcium in a crystalline form could help scientists develop more nutritious varieties of vegetables, reports the Functional Food Newswire.
Forbes Medi-Tech opens new phytosterol plant
Forbes Medi-Tech Inc has completed the construction of a new wood sterol manufacturing plant in Texas at a cost of $16.2 million.
Clinical trial for osteoarthritis remedy
A clinical study to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of taking Lignisul MSM for the treatment of pain in osteoarthritis of the knee and hip is to be undertaken by the Carolwood Corporation.
French organic dairy market boosted by cheese
The French organic dairy products market is set to grow rapidly in the coming years as dairies raise production levels, according to a new report from Organic Monitor.