Archives for September 5, 2002

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Nutrinova wins patent case

Food ingredient company Nutrinova has won a legal battle against Zhangjiagang Hope Chemicals for infringement of it's European patent for the manufacture of the high intensity sweetener Acesulfame K (AcK).

Doctors say fish oil supplements could help ME patients

Chronic fatigue syndrome (also known as ME) may be caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain, find doctors, who suggest that taking daily fish oil supplements may help to alleviate some of the symptoms associated with the condition

European patents approved for Neuroskin

AVVAA World Health Care Products wins patents for its Neuroskin range of natural skin care products, and plans major international rollout by year-end.

PharmaNutrients granted CLA sublicence

After three years of legal arguments with Norway's Natural over the rights to CLA patents, US-based PharmaNutrients has been awarded a sublicence giving it access to the WARF patents.

Food industry welcomes 'sound advice' on healthy eating

The US Institute of Medicine yesterday released new guidelines on healthy eating in a bid to reduce the growing levels of cardiovascular disease in the US, guidelines which have been broadly welcomed by the US food industry.

OTC herbals putting patients at risk, warn experts

The popularity of over-the-counter herbal remedies in the UK shows no sign of relenting, but patients may not be aware of the potential risks involved in taking the wrong kind of cure, warns the UK's National Institute of Medical Herbalists.

California passes supplement restrictions

The California legislature has passed two bills concerning the sale and labelling of dietary supplements containing ephedra or steroid hormone precursors

Energy bars go mainstream

A new energy bar with guarana has been launched by UK confectionery group Cadbury Schweppes, the first 'mainstream' chocolate bar to enter the energy market. Boost Guarana is said to offer as much extra energy as an energy drink.