Biogaia to develop anti-inflammatory products
Sweden's Biogaia has been granted a new patent on certain strains of Lactobacilli, which could open up several new uses in the field of inflammation.
Archives for March 29, 2006
New genome deal to boost Danone probiotic R&D
France's Danone has announced a three-year licence with US-based Integrated Genomics for access to the ERGO database and genomic discovery system to enhance the group's probiotic understanding and R&D.
Organic standards spark spirulina row
Two leading spirulina producers have criticised the National Organic Standards Board's (NOSB) decision to disallow the use of Chilean nitrate in organic production as unjust, and have declined to alter their process as safety could not be guaranteed.
TM Congress extends comment period for draft model
The Traditional Medicines (TM) Congress has extended the comment period for its draft regulatory model for traditional medicines in response to requests from practicing herbalists.
Type of food affects soy isoflavone bioavailability
The body's ability to absorb and benefit from soy isoflavones is greater when taken from juice but not cookies, results that have implications for using soy isoflavones as functional ingredients.
Norwegian scientists develop omega-3 'candy'
Norwegian researchers are developing a new chewable capsule for omega-3, primarily aimed at small children who have trouble swallowing normal capsules.