Archives for March 25, 2003

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US ingredients for CSM

Dutch ingredients company CSM completes the acquisition of Carpro, increasing its market penetration in North America. The acquisition of Carpro - a US manufacturer of bakery supplies in the United States - brings the H.C. Brill and Caravan Products...

Popular supplement fails clinical trial

Taking supplements of creatine to slow the muscular disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) may be a waste of time and money, conclude the authors of a new clinical trial published this week.

Cranberry juice may help fight heart disease

More good news about cranberry juice: researchers have found that drinking three glasses a day significantly raises levels of 'good cholesterol', reducing the risk of heart disease.

A beverage for battles

A new isotonic energy drink called Combat Cooler is being developed for inclusion in ready-to-eat meals produced for soldiers.

Herbal often missing from echinacea supplements

Many of the echinacea products currently available in retailers do not contain what the labels claim, according to researchers who report that some of those tested did not even contain the botanical.