News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
Weider Nutrition International is still looking lithe, with strong results for the fiscal 2005 second quarter thanks to good sales of its flagship brand and a new addition to its joint care portfolio.
Connecticut-based beverage company SoBe - South Beach Beverage Company - has paid a $219,000 penalty for falsely claiming that its drinks protect against colds and other illnesses and increase energy levels.
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has asked the FDA to take into account relevant information on the traditional use of herbs when substantiating claims for products that contain them.
Scottish drug delivery and encapsulation specialist Encap has invested approximately £1.2 million (€1.7m)in new premises in order to boost its manufacturing capacity by 50 per cent.
An avocado extract has been shown to inhibit the growth of prostate cancer cells in lab research, reports Philippa Nuttall.
There is insufficient evidence on the association between bone health and vitamin A intake to justify a change in dietary advice to consumers, concludes a draft report by experts in the UK.
Consuming fruit and vegetables has no effect on reducing breast cancer risk, according to a large study that looks set to override previous evidence showing potential protective effects.
US-based Soft Gel Technologies has developed a completely solubilized form of coenzyme Q10, shown to be more bioavailable than traditional CoQ10 softgels in a small trial, reports Dominique Patton.