Archives for October 30, 2006

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Nutra Products says Garlieze biovailable without 'garlic burp'

By  Clarisse Douaud

Nutra Products is using the 'unsocial' side of garlic as a selling point to promote its garlic supplement ingredient Garlieze, for which it recently presented a study at the Annual Meeting of the American College of Nutrition.

Cognis to launch Omevital omega-3 at HIE

By  Clarisse Douaud

Cognis has announced it will launch a branded omega-3 fish oil ingredient called Omevital, following its acquisition of the Norwegian supplier Napro Pharma earlier this year.

Curry spice extract may have anti-arthritis potential

By  Stephen Daniells

Extracts from turmeric, the yellow spice used extensively in curries, reduced the destruction of joints associated with arthritis to similar levels to pharmaceuticals, says a new animal study from the US.

Weekly comment

A fair trade future

The world needs an independent trade watchdog to properly regulate the international food supply chain if we as a society are to truly create a more sustainable and ethical food market.

Indian research spells economic benefits, says Santerra

By  Jess Halliday

Santerra Pharmaceuticals has formalised its links with Indian contract research organization Vedic Lifesciences to provide economically viable research for nutraceutical companies and help them communicate the results to the scientific and industrial...

Milk thistle extract could help diabetes control

By  Stephen Daniells

A daily supplement of extracts from Milk Thistle significantly lowered fasting glucose levels by 15 per cent, says a randomized clinical trial from Iran published in an international, peer-reviewed journal.