Archives for July 10, 2005

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Quest launches probiotic to tackle IBS

UK vitamin distributor Quest is launching what it believes is the first probiotic that has been scientifically shown to target IBS symptoms, a condition that affects a third of the UK population at one time during their lifetime, reports Dominique Patton.

Study highlights Pycnogenol's anti-swelling action

Taking maritime pine bark extract before a long-haul flight could help travelers reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), say researchers in a new study into the effects of Pycnogenol supplementation on leg-swelling.

Cognis ramps up plant sterol capacity

Specialty chemicals supplier Cognis said on Friday that it had opened a €20 million facility for increased production of its plant sterols and CLA, writes Dominique Patton.

Solbar kicks off US expansion with Ingredients Inc deal

Israeli soy protein supplier Solbar has signed an agreement with Chicago distributor Ingredients Inc, which will enable the company to expand its presence in the nutrition industry in the United States, reports Jess Halliday.

Weekly comment

Let food be thy medicine

A society that views food as taste-bud entertainment rather than a basic of well-being was always bound to run into health problems. But with obesity now afflicting 300m people, and diabetes set to reach similar numbers within two decades, the...