Understanding Vitamin A
Why can vitamin A help immune systems to fight back when under attack by some food-poisoning organisms but not, for example, the common cold? Researchers in the US try to unravel the mystery.
Archives for March 31, 2003
NNFA event - industry squares up to challenge
The National Nutritional Foods Association reports back from its lobbying day last week, which demonstrated the industry's resistance to changes to DSHEA.
Enzymotec adds high grade PS
Israeli company Enzymotec has introduced a high quality phosphatidylserine (PS) product, used to improve cognition and enhance memory in supplements.
Hemp foods maker reacts to DEA rule
Nature's Path Foods has called the recent DEA ruling on hemp foods, which categorizes all cannabis-derived foods in the same way as illegal drugs, a 'baffling' move.
Natrol operations improve on prior year
California-based dietary supplement maker Natrol this week reported operating income of $1.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2002 with sales down slightly on the previous year.
Fish oils reduce heart disease risk in diabetic women
Eating fish several times a week not only helps keep the heart in good condition in healthy people, but can also significantly cut the risk of heart disease in diabetics, at elevated risk of the disease, report researchers today.
Sweet alliance
Cargill Sweeteners North America, a subsidiary of agro-giant Cargill, has formed a marketing alliance with sugar beet processor Wyoming Sugar to sell and distribute sugar products to food and beverage manufacturers. The agreement follows hot on the...