Chromium picolinate linked to brain activity boost
A daily supplement of chromium picolinate may increase brain activity in older people experiencing early memory decline, researchers have reported.
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Elderly muscles benefit from amino acid supplements
Supplementing the diet of elderly people with the full set of essential amino acids can boost their lean body mass, strength and physical function, according to a new study.
Milsing milking anti-allergy market
Croatian supplier Milsing is tapping the growing allergy relief market by taking its botanical, anti-allergy ingredient, Lectranal, into western markets.
ZMC receives CoQ10 and Beta-carotene USP verification
Ingredients firm ZMC has become the first to be granted USP (United States Pharmacopeia) verification for CoQ10 and Beta-carotene ingredients, a move the firm hopes will help bolster its position in the lucrative market for the products.
Royal decree threatens Belgian botanicals
The Belgian government has drafted a law that threatens to reclassify as medicines up to 150 botanicals commonly used as food supplements.
Infant formula omega-3 fortification increases, says Martek
Omega-3 supplier Martek Biosciences has reported "record" revenues and increased sales for its first quarter of 2008, boosted by strong international demand for its ingredient in infant formulas.