Prebiotics may protect against travellers’ diarrhoea: Study
Supplements of a prebiotic galactooligosaccharide mixture may reduce the incidence of travellers’ diarrhoea by about 34 per cent, says a new study from the UK.
Archives for September 28, 2009
Neptune accused of costing krill client $1m
Neptune Technologies and Bioressources is locked in a dispute with a Utah-based dietary supplement manufacturer that accuses the leading krill extract supplier of reneging on supply commitments and costing it $1m.
Industry prepares for battle at hidden steroid hearing
Supplement industry stalwarts and critics are preparing to trade blows today at a senate committee hearing on hidden steroids in body building products.
Novus expands from animal to human nutrition
Animal health and nutrition specialist Novus International has announced that it is to expand into the field of human nutrition.
Chocolate passes clinical trial test for artery and heart health
Daily supplements of a flavonoid-rich chocolate may reduce biochemical markers of arterial hardening and boost heart health, say results of a randomized controlled trial.