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The maker of chromium-based supplements has reported a 12.6 percent sales increase for the quarter ended 31 December 2004, up to $2.6 million compared with $2.3 million for the same period of last year.
Leading supplements distributor Herbalife said yesterday that it had stopped selling one of its products in Israel after an investigation by health officials over complaints that it caused liver problems.
The FDA has requested a second extension on giving a decision on American Longevity's health claim petition on the link between lycopene and a reduced risk of developing certain types of cancer, until 12 April.
Strong demand for thriving health foods and supplements businesses is putting sellers in a strong negotiating position, according to a report that is due to be published this month by investment bank Health Business Partners (HBP).
A herbal used in traditional Indian medicine to treat diabetes seems to lower blood sugar and insulin levels in the same way as prescription drugs.