Archives for November 13, 2003

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Probiotics, potential in conventional treatment

Mounting scientific evidence for the therapeutic use of probiotics suggests that these products should be incorporated into conventional medical practices, concluded a recent meeting of experts in probiotics.

British obesity levels at crisis point

Britain could see obesity levels soar up to 40 per cent or higher within a single generation unless urgent action is taken, think-tank the International Obesity TaskForce, warned this week.

New look for Carrington range

Texas-based Carrington Laboratories has unveiled a new look for product labels and recycled containers to increase brand recognition for the firm's Manapol brand retail merchandise.

Green tea agent fights HIV infection

The main active agent in green tea, EGCG, prevents the first step in HIV infection and could one day be used as a new anti-HIV drug, suggests a new study this week. Japanese researchers report that the extract, already believed to prevent cancer and...

Closures at National Starch

Higher raw material costs continue to eat into margins for National Starch, the starch ingredients arm of ICI, as third quarter figures bore out last month. It comes as no surprise this week that the company announced a 'redesign' of operations.

Source Naturals adds yerba mate

California's Source Naturals has added a stamdardized yerba mate extract to its line, targeting the growing weight loss market and increasing consumer interest in the traditional tea.