Measuring heart health - cholesterol or CRP?
Elevated levels of C-reactive protein, a blood-marker for inflammation, is a better predictor of risk for heart attacks than high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, report researchers this week.
Archives for November 15, 2002
Wal-Mart launches 'affordable' DHA infant formula
Leading retailer Wal-Mart has launched a DHA-enriched version of its Parent's Choice infant formula, following the recent decision by the FDA to allow DHA and ARA, two fatty acids important for infant development, in infant formula.
Traffic lights for sports nutrition
Supplement industry trade body the Council for Responsible Nutrition has published guidelines on the use of sports nutrition supplements for young athletes, dividing products available on the market into three coloured categories, depending on their...
Natrol stronger, despite losses
California-based dietary supplement manufacturer Natrol this week announced a third quarter net loss of $282,000 on net sales of $18 million, down 11 per cent on the same period last year. Expenditures on the new marketing division Annasa played a...