Nutrition start-up sites global HQ in Utah
Newly-formed nutritional company Sibu is poised to bring the benefits of a unique Himalayan fruit to the US, and plans to locate its worldwide headquarters in South Jordan, Utah.
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Blue California sterilizes botanicals with ozone
Blue California is changing the ingredient purification process at its China manufacturing facility from gamma-rays to ozone, in order to meet regulatory standards in international markets.
Milk thistle "does not" lower mortality
A review of current research has suggested that milk thistle - widely used as an alternative medicine - does not lower mortality in alcoholic or hepatitis B or C liver disease, but further study is advised.
Supplement use starts needlessly early, say researchers
Many parents start supplementing their childrens' diets with vitamins and minerals from birth even though they are deriving adequate nutrition from food, according to a University of Iowa study.
Fatty acids help DCD kids to behave
Supplementation with fatty acids may be a safe and effective way of dealing with educational and behavioral problems among children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD), according to an Oxford University study published in the May issue of...
Reducol yoghurts launched in Finland
Finland's largest grocery chain Kesko has launched a range of yogurts that include Forbes Medi-Tech's cholesterol-lowering ingredient, Reducol, the Canadian firm said on Monday.