Archives for August 4, 2002

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Steady growth for Nutraceutical International

Third quarter sales at Nutraceutical International, the US supplement manufacturer, rose from $26.7 million to $29.5 million as a result of good organic growth and acquisitions, while profits were up from $2.0 million to $4.2 million, helped by a...

High-protein diets increase risk of kidney stones, bone loss

The low-carbohydrate, high-protein diets which have become popular in recent years may be good at helping people lose weight rapidly, but they could also be damaging their kidneys and their bones, according to researchers at the University of Texas...

Wine consumption promotes healthier lifestyle

The benefits of wine consumption with regards to heart health have been widely documented, but a new study has confirmed that moderate consumption of wine can also have wider health implications.

Ephedra-free weight loss from Garden State

Garden State Nutritionals launches a new weight loss ingredient which it claims matches ephedra's efficacy in burning fat and reducing appetite, but without the potential health risks.

Perrigo boosted by exceptional items

Full-year results at US-based pharmaceutical and nutritional product manufacturer Perrigo were helped by the addition of a number of exceptional items, but also showed solid growth before exceptionals.