The potential for prebiotics
Regular consumption of the sugar replacer Isomalt appears to have a prebiotic effect on gut bacteria, according to preliminary findings of a study being carried out in Germany.
Archives for December 4, 2003
Growing supplement use needs to be taken into account
Use of dietary supplements that do not contain vitamins or minerals continues to grow, with 33 per cent of adults in a recent survey currently taking at least one such supplement.
Novogen patent prompts Solae suit
US- and Australia-based biotech firm Novogen has been granted a US patent covering health supplements based on the use of soy isoflavones in tablet or capsule form.
Skane dairy to add Reuteri to milk products
Leading Swedish dairy firm Skanemejerier has gained the rights to use BioGaia's probiotic Reuteri bacteria in milk products for launch on the Scandinavian market at the end of next year.