AHPA starts fifth herbal harvest survey
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has initiated its fifth survey in order to quantify annual harvests of selected North American herbs used as ingredients in herbal products.
Archives for February 28, 2006
Vitamin E market in turmoil
A new report says that the market for vitamin E supplements is in turmoil as consumers become confused by conflicting media messages, but despite this the cosmetics and toiletries industry is likely to fuel future growth as it is increasingly...
Vitamin D, calcium supplements could reduce falls in women, not men
A daily supplement of vitamin D and calcium cut the rate of falls in elderly women by 50 per cent, but not men, reports a new study.
Works With Water launch functional bottled water
UK-based Works With Water Nutraceuticals have announced the launch of a range of flavoured spring waters with proven health benefits, claimed to be the first of its kind in the UK to bring the Active Health Drinks benefits to spring water.
Gatorade challenges choc milk health claims
Gatorade has challenged a recent advertising campaign that claims that chocolate milk helps athletes to work out longer than conventional sports drinks.
Cocoa flavonols linked to low blood pressure
Regular eating of flavonol-rich chocolate can cut the risk of death from cardiovascular disease (CVD) by half, reports a long-term study of elderly men.