Beta-cyclodextrin tested for encapsulation
Extracts from plant essential oils (terpenes) can be stabilised by encapsulation in the polysaccharide beta-cyclodextrin and modified starch, suggests new research from Greece.
Archives for January 3, 2008
Tate & Lyle invests in edible films market
Tate & Lyle Ventures and Scottish Enterprise hope to prosper from the emerging market for dissolvable and edible films as a delivery mechanism for active ingredients, with the acquisition of BioFilm Limited.
Soy isoflavones linked to easier breathing
Four weeks of supplementation with genistein, an isoflavone from soy, may suppress the inflammatory process and ease breathing and explain previous reports linking the isoflavone to reduced asthma severity, suggests a new pilot study.
Nutrition 21 warned over share price
New York supplement company Nutrition 21 has received a warning that it could face delisting from Nasdaq if its share price does not regain the $1 minimum over the next 180 days.
Ramazanov award to reward ethics and boost credibility
Good science and ethical behavior of industry professionals are set to be recognized by a new award that looks set to enhance the credibility of the US dietary supplements industry.