Neptune Krill Oil goes global with Pharmanex
Canadian Neptune Technologies & Bioressources has signed a deal with Pharmanex that will dramatically widen the distribution of marine biomass extract Neptune Krill Oil (NKO) over the coming year.
Archives for January 18, 2005
Oleic acid findings will boost knowledge on olive oil
Laboratory results showing that oleic acid dramatically cuts the expression of a gene involved in the development of breast cancer have been acclaimed as a major breakthrough in understanding the benefits of the Mediterranean diet.
Antioxidants teach old dogs new tricks
A University of Toronto study involving beagles indicates that cognitive stimulation may boost the effects of an antioxidant-rich diet in combatting the loss of learning ability with advanced aging.
Vitamin C role in asthma prevention gains no support from new study
Mothers that consumed high levels of dietary vitamin C during late pregnancy were more than twice as likely to report wheezing in their children two years on, shows a new study.
Armor develops additive-free calcium caseinate
French milk proteins supplier Armor Proteines has developed a calcium caseinate for dietetic foods that is free of additives, allowing manufacturers to avoid labelling issues.
CRN alleges industry intimidation by ConsumerLab.com
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate the business practices of ConsumerLab.com, alleging that it "intimidates manufacturers to pay for its services".