German firm gets patent for butterbur extract
German natural products maker Weber & Weber has received its first US patent for its butterbur (Petasites hybridus) extract Petadolex, used for the treatment of eczemas and psoriasis.
Archives for September 1, 2003
Wise up to sage benefits
The herb sage can improve memory, finds new research that confirms the theories of herbalists several centuries ago. The findings could have significant implications for treatments for Alzheimer's disease, suggest the UK-based researchers.
Lonza signs Metagenics to PepZin campaign
Metagenics is to market Swiss L-carnitine specialist Lonza's stomach health supplement PepZin GI to healthcare professionals in the US and Europe.
Cutting calories could cut risk of disease
A small trial by ARS scientists has found that people with high cholesterol levels who followed a low-fat and low-calorie diet not only lost weight, but also significantly enhanced their immune response.
No let-up for Solbar
Israeli soy ingredients firm Solbar Industries introduces the latest in its isolate range, Solpro 900, for use in infant formula, nutritional foods and beverages.
EU slams Australian trade attitude
In the run up to the WTO trade talks next week in Mexico, the European Union has called on the WTO to rule on the 'legality of the Australian quarantine regime' applied to imports of a large number of food products of EU interest.
Fruit and veg benefits proven again
Just eating one or two servings of fruit or vegetables can reduce the risk of heart attack, researchers said yesterday, although those that eat more can cut the risk of coronary events by as much as 70 per cent, according to the case control study....
Solbar keeps them rolling
Ambitious Israeli soy ingredients company Solbar Industries keeps the new products rolling out with the launch this week of Solpro 900, a soy protein isolate for infant formula, nutritional foods and beverages, as its investment programme continues to...
Daily aperitif does wonders?
A US scientist has poured cold water on research that suggests moderate alcohol consumption provides a cognitive boost at midlife.