Archives for May 16, 2004

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Synbiotics, fiber can help treat liver-related brain dysfunction

Treating cirrhotic patients with synbiotics or fermentable fiber can alter the flora in the gut, lowering its pH levels as well as the ammonia levels in the blood and significantly reducing brain dysfunction, a common symptom of the liver disease.

New player on probiotics field

Spanish food ingredients developer Puleva Biotech is preparing to enter the probiotics market with strains isolated from human milk, writes Dominique Patton.

Industry coalition fights to protect DSHEA

Industry leaders in the dietary supplement industry are to form a coalition to preserve and drum up support for the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA).

New CEO for Lonza

Directors at Swiss fine chemicals group Lonza have appointed a former BASF manager as their new chief executive, after major losses led to the resignation of Markus Gemuend earlier this year.