Sales of Cyanotech astaxanthin grow
Hawaii-based Cyanotech reported an increase of 18 per cent in net sales to $2.4 million for the fourth quarter to end of March due to stronger sales of its bulk products such as the natural astaxanthin BioAstin.
Archives for May 21, 2003
Enzymotec targets cosmeceutical makers
Israeli nutritional oil company Enzymotec claims that its MultOil blend can also be effective in skincare applications. The company is targeting manufacturers of anti-aging treatments and cosmetics.
Bioriginal introduces omega-3 flour
Canadian nutritional oil company Bioriginal Food & Science has introduced an organic, omega-3-rich flax flour, the first of its kind on the market, according to the company.
Atkin's diet - slight edge over conventional approach
Research deemed to be the first 'controlled' trial of the Atkins Diet finds it may be as safe and effective as conventional diets. The study also found Atkins Dieters to have greater increases in good cholesterol (HDL) and greater decreases in...
Study finds beta-carotene raises cancer risk in smokers
Taking supplements of the vitamin A precursor beta-carotene may increase the risk of colorectal cancer in smokers and drinkers, according to new research published this week. The study, from four research centres across the US, comes days after the...