Prebiotic formula may reduce infant infections: Study
Adding prebiotics to infant formula may reduce the number of gut infections and reduce the use of antibiotics, according to a new study from Italy with 'major implications'.
Archives for March 2, 2009
US glucosamine grows slow, lags global sales
Glucosamine supplements in the US have steadily grown in popularity over the past five years, although the market still lags behind overall global sales increases, reveals new data.
Twitter could leave bitter taste in Pepsi’s mouth
“The new cartons stink.” Customer responses to new product developments seldom come clearer or more direct than that.
IADSA hosts Latin American supplements event
Global dietary supplements regulations and their relation to markets in South America was the theme of an event of a congress hosted by the International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations (IADSA) in January.
Lutein may protect eyes against long-term computer use: Study
Supplements of lutein, long-reported to have benefits for eye health, may also protect against the detrimental effects of long-term computer display light exposure, says a new study from China.
Enviga (alone) doesn’t promote weight loss
Coca-Cola and Nestle have agreed to alter the marketing for their energy-burning, green tea-based energy drink, Enviga, after agreeing a settlement with a number of US states that protested its weight loss messaging.