Archives for October 23, 2006

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UC-II may bring more arthritis relief than glucosamine + chondroitin

By  Clarisse Douaud

InterHealth's collagen ingredient UC-II performed favorably in an study on arthritic dogs, delivering a 62 percent decrease in overall joint pain in arthritic dogs. If the results are repeated in humans, it could boost the ingredient in the joint...

NeutraHealth initiatives act as shield from summer slump

By  Jess Halliday

NeutraHealth has issued an upbeat trading update for the despite tough trading conditions over the summer months, as its recent initiatives over exports, online trading and retail start to bear fruit.

Almonds could suppress appetite, tackle obesity

By  Stephen Daniells

A handful of almonds, a rich source of flavonoid antioxidants, vitamin E and magnesium, may enhance the feeling of fullness in people and aid weight management, suggests a new study.

Cognis builds immunity platform

By  Clarisse Douaud

Cognis is tailoring some of its branded health ingredients around an immunity platform directed at the cold and flu season specifically, the company announced at Supply Side West in Las Vegas.

Nanotech food under discussion in Amsterdam

By  Ahmed ElAmin

The role of nanotechnology in food processing, monitoring, labelling, storage and distribution is the subject of a two day meeting that kicks off tomorrow in Amsterdam, Holland.

Industry must embrace politics, associations urge

By  Clarisse Douaud in Las Vegas

The dietary supplement industry needs to band together, self-regulate and contribute to political action committees in order to secure consumer respect and legislative support, agreed speakers at Friday's State of the Industry panel at Supply Side West.

New World secures Chocamine patents

By  staff reporter

US-based New World Enterprizes has succeeded in gaining a European patent for its Chocamine ingredient for appetite control and energy building, which could help grow its presence in the burgeoning weight management category.